‘You Have to Improvise’ — Carmen McRae Quote Tee | RQuéV Typographic Statement Tee — Classic Tee

“You have to improvise. You have to have something of your own that has to do with that song.” Carmen McRae said this to DownBeat in June 1991, near the end of five decades spent rewriting songbook standards on the fly. Her test for jazz was simple and strict: bring something of your own to the song, or you are only reciting it.

**Bella+Canvas 3001 — Classic Tee (White, Crisp finish).** 100% Airlume combed & ring-spun cotton, 4.2 oz, 32 singles — smooth, tight-knit, holds crisp type. Unisex retail fit, crew neck, side-seamed, pre-shrunk. Care: machine wash cold inside-out with like colors, no fabric softener, tumble dry low or hang dry, cool iron inside-out (never iron the print).

**Bella+Canvas 3001 — Classic Tee (Black, Color finish).** 100% Airlume combed & ring-spun cotton, 4.2 oz, 32 singles. Unisex retail fit, crew neck, side-seamed, pre-shrunk. Care: machine wash cold inside-out with like colors, no fabric softener, tumble dry low or hang dry, cool iron inside-out (never iron the print).