TAKE FIVE (Tribute to Carmen, allowed)

One of the greatest jazz-divas, Carmen McRae (1920-94), is unforgettable to all those who heard her in person and an inspiration to those who listen to her recordings. ("It was her behind-the-beat phrasing and her ironic interpretations of song lyrics that made her memorable." Wikipedia)
Singing with one of the great jazz vocalists (a male preferably with a female and vice versa) is an enticing challenge made possible by technical recording advances. But not all jazz vocalists (Bessie Smith, e.g.) give space for "snuggling in" another voice.

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Music

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• Jazz
• Vocal
• Duo

[scatmando]

Its a hard tune for a singer to sing, unless you are Carmen, Al, or Kurt.

Take it slow at first and find that Groove, think Mission Impossible.

When I 1st tried to sing it , it was mission impossible. lol

[wolf1750]

Would love to hear YOUR version. Where can I find it? Wolf

[highvoltaged]

why is this sped up? its artificial

[wolf1750]

It isn't sped up. As to my memory, I got it from YouTube as is.

I would have like it a little slower. Wolf

[highvoltaged]

check this on youtube : Take Five New Version With Vocal By Carmen McRae

[wolf1750]

Thanks, found it. I just shall make mine a little slower. Wolf

[clarence2121]

love dave brubeck.

[noisyfan]

@highvoltaged, @ianislavus: in the beginning, there was Paul Desmond's song "Take Five", a strictly instrumental masterpiece for many years. Playing it any slower than the familiar way would have destroyed it's verve, and, of course, you would think of it as being way too fast for a vocal.

But when Carmen inquired with Dave Brubeck about lyrics to the Quartet's tunes, he liked the idea of making some. On "Take Five", Cl 2316, recorded live at Basin Street East, she demonstrates her mastery!

[scatmando]

I have been singing professionaly for the past 5 years but I aint got anything on youtube. But when the time comes wolfie I will let you know.

[miekevannie]

SO NICE WOLF!!!

I can hear you have so much fun!!

I like it!!!

You jazzy friend from Amsterdam!!!