Album · 1955
Torchy
- Released
- 1955
- Label
- Decca
- Catalogue no.
- DL 8267
- Tracklist
- 12 tracks
- Length
- 36:56
- Country
- US
“Torchy” is an album by Carmen McRae, released in 1955 on Decca. The original release has 12 tracks with a running time of 36:56. Jazz standards on the record include “But Beautiful”, “Good Morning Heartache”, “Last Night When We Were Young” and “Midnight Sun”. The line-up features Andy Ackers (piano), Carmen McRae (vocals), Danny Perri (guitar) and Ralph Burns (arranger, conductor).
Who played on Torchy
- Andy Ackers piano all tracks
- Carmen McRae vocals all tracks
- Danny Perri guitar all tracks
- Ralph Burns arranger, conductor on 4 tracks
Tracklist
- A1 Last Night When We Were Young standard — Harold Arlen 2:39
- A2 Speak Low standard — Kurt Weill 3:10
- A3 But Beautiful standard — Jimmy Van Heusen 2:58
- A4 If You'd Stay the Way I Dream About You 2:47
- A5 Midnight Sun standard — Sonny Burke, Lionel Hampton, Johnny Mercer 3:48
- A6 My Future Just Passed — Richard A. Whiting 3:18
- B1 Yesterdays standard — Jerome Kern 2:37
- B2 We'll Be Together Again standard — Carl Fischer 3:06
- B3 I'm a Dreamer — Ray Henderson 2:49
- B4 Good Morning, Heartache standard — Dan Fisher, Irene Higginbotham 3:21
- B5 Star Eyes standard — Gene de Paul, Don Raye 3:10
- B6 I Don't Stand a Ghost of a Chance With You — Victor Young 3:13
Production
- Leonard Feather liner notes
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Frequently asked questions
Who played on Torchy?
The line-up of Torchy includes Andy Ackers (piano), Carmen McRae (vocals), Danny Perri (guitar) and Ralph Burns (arranger, conductor).
Which label released Torchy?
Torchy was released in 1955 on Decca (DL 8267).
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