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Jazz Singer Vivian Lee, The Power of Intention, and the vocals of Carmen McRae

Jazz Singer Vivian Lee, The Power of Intention, and the vocals of Carmen McRae

Update: 2025-09-21
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In this episode, Jesse speaks with renowned jazz singer Vivian Lee about her intrepid career, being open to inspiration at all times, and what Carmen McRae teaches us about the power of lyrics. We learn about Vivian’s path to becoming a singer, the unexpected along the way, and how Carmen McRae embodies the power of intention through her vocal artistry.

Songs we listen to in this episode:

1.“Perdido,” 1957 New Port Jazz Festival

2. “Round Midnight,” Montreal, 1988 and Her on Monk (Intro to Monk begins at 7;47 , Song begins at 10:37 )

3. “Reaching for the Stars,” Billie Holiday song 32:00 , Carmen and Dizzy G, 1088

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... everything I do, I choose very, very carefully, because if I don't like it, I can't make you like it.

Carmen McRae



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Jazz Singer Vivian Lee, The Power of Intention, and the vocals of Carmen McRae

Jazz Singer Vivian Lee, The Power of Intention, and the vocals of Carmen McRae

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