A powerful late-career statement from jazz vocalist Carmen McRae, I’m Coming Home Again was originally issued in 1980 on the CTI label. Backed by an all-star lineup including Freddie Hubbard, Hubert Laws, Hank Crawford, and Grover Washington Jr., McRae reimagines pop standards with soulful jazz phrasing. Highlights include her takes on “I Won’t Last A Day Without You” (Carpenters), “New York State Of Mind” (Billy Joel), and two distinct versions of Grover Washington Jr.’s “Mr. Magic.” This expanded 2025 edition restores the full session across two heavyweight LPs, pressed as a limited Record Store Day Black Friday exclusive.

1. I’m Coming Home Again
2. I Won’t Last A Day Without You
3. Mr. Magic (Take 1)
4. Mr. Magic (Take 2)
5. New York State Of Mind
6. All By Myself
7. I’m Glad There Is You
8. I’ll Have To Say I Love You In A Song
9. You’re Everything
10. I’m Coming Home Again (Reprise)

Features

• 2×LP heavyweight audiophile vinyl
• Limited edition RSD Black Friday 2025 release
• First reissue in over 40 years
• Restored full session with bonus tracks
• Deluxe gatefold sleeve

Information

Label: Reel / Versatile Jazz
Format: 2×LP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue
Country: EU
Released: 28 November 2025
Original Release Year: 1980
Genre: Jazz, Vocal
Style: Soul Jazz, Vocal Jazz
Barcode (EAN): 0741869405352
Catalogue Number: RMLP3631