Birds Of A Feather
- Artist:
- Carmen McRae
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Release date: 13 November 2026
Jazz singer Carmen McRae had already established herself as a successful Decca Records artist when the label came up for her with the charming and unusual concept for “Birds of a Feather”: a collection of songs devoted entirely to the world of birds. Thanks to McRae’s unmistakable gift for phrasing and Ralph Burns’ sophisticated orchestral direction, however, the album goes far beyond its playful theme.
McRae’s poised, expressive delivery and cool vocal timbre are matched by elegantly arranged orchestral accompaniment, lending a distinctive character to familiar standards such as “Bye Bye Blackbird”, “Skylark” and “When the Swallows Come Back to Capistrano”. Throughout, she combines lightness and swing with the subtle emotional depth that remains one of her greatest strengths.
VERVE VAULT SERIES: Stereo, mastered all-analog from the original tapes by Ryan K. Smith at Sterling Sound and pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Optimal. Housed in a single sleeve featuring the iconic original artwork.
TRACKLISTING
Side A
A1. Skylark
A2. Bob White
A3. A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
A4. Mister Meadowlark
A5. Bye Bye Blackbird
A6. Flamingo
Side B
B1. The Eagle And Me
B2. Baltimore Oriole
B3. When The Red, Red Robin Comes Bob, Bob, Bobbin’ Along
B4. Chicken Today And Feathers Tomorrow
B5. When The Swallows Come Back To Capistrano
B6. His Eye Is On The Sparrow