{"product_id":"carman-mcrae","title":"Carman McRae","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS IS A PRE-ORDER!! RELEASE DATE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11\/13\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Verve\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease type:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180 Gram \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eVinyl LP Pressing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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. The Verve Vault series is always mastered from analog tapes and pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSkylark\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBob White\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNightingale Sang in Berkeley Square\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMister Meadowlark\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBye Bye Blackbird\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlamingo\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEagle and Me\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaltimore Oriole\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen the Red Red Robin Comes Bob Bobbin' Along\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChicken Today and Feathers Tomorrow\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen the Swallows Come Back to Capistrano\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHis Eye Is on the Sparrow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Birds of a Feather (Verve Vault Series) (180 Gram)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47499223957593,"sku":null,"price":25.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1566\/5093\/files\/4543745-3737114.jpg?v=1792345926","url":"https:\/\/www.yellowdogdiscs.com\/products\/carman-mcrae","provider":"Yellow Dog Discs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}