{"product_id":"carmen-mcrae-birds-of-a-feather-verve-vault-series-lp","title":"Birds Of A Feather (Verve Vault Series) LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1958 on Decca, Birds of a Feather finds vocalist Carmen McRae exploring a cleverly unified concept, with every song in the program referencing birds in some way. Arranged and conducted by Ralph Burns, the album pairs McRae’s poised, expressive delivery with lush, sophisticated orchestration that balances swing and mood. A standout feature is the presence of tenor saxophonist Ben Webster, whose warm, expressive tone adds depth and contrast, alongside additional players including Al Cohn on tenor sax, Marky Markowitz on trumpet, and Don Abney on piano. Recorded over several August sessions in New York City, the album moves through standards like “Skylark,” “Bye Bye Blackbird,” and “A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square,” unified by the thematic conceit without feeling restrictive. Birds of a Feather stands out in McRae’s Decca catalog for its imaginative programming and the interplay between voice and ensemble, highlighting her ability to bring nuance and cohesion to even the most unusual repertoire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA1 Skylark\u003cbr\u003eA2 Bob White\u003cbr\u003eA3 A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square\u003cbr\u003eA4 Mister Meadowlark\u003cbr\u003eA5 Bye Bye Blackbird\u003cbr\u003eA6 Flamingo\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB1 The Eagle And Me\u003cbr\u003eB2 Baltimore Oriole\u003cbr\u003eB3 When The Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin' Along\u003cbr\u003eB4 Chicken Today And Feathers Tomorrow\u003cbr\u003eB5 When The Swallows Come Back To Capistrano\u003cbr\u003eB6 His Eye Is On The Sparrow\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carmen McRae","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64579225649521,"sku":"00199957337519","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/4753\/3937\/files\/Birds_Of_A_Feather_Verve_Vault_Series_LP.png?v=1789224773","url":"https:\/\/thesoundofvinyl.us\/products\/carmen-mcrae-birds-of-a-feather-verve-vault-series-lp","provider":"The Sound Of Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}