by Scott YanowThis 1998 CD features singer Carmen McRae late in her career, after recording her notable Thelonious Monk tribute but before cutting her final album, a set of Sarah Vaughan-associated songs. Joined by the WDR Big Band and performing arrangements by John Clayton, McRae is in fine form on a wide-ranging program. Among the better selections are In Walked Bud, For All We Know, I Didn't Know What Time It Was and You're a Weaver of Dreams; on the latter, McRae accompanies herself on piano. Pianist Eric Gunnison is a major asset in the ensembles and on Miss Brown to You both Jon Eardley and a 20-year-old Roy Hargrove have trumpet solos. A rare opportunity to hear McRae accompanied by such a large orchestra.