Carmen McRae

Carmen McRae

Deceased · Born: Apr 8, 1922 · Died: Nov 10, 1994

Personal Details

Born Apr 8, 1922 New City, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Ike Isaacs

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Dec 31, 1969 )
  • Kenny Clarke

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to May 17, 2024 )

Biography

Carmen Mercedes McRae (April 8, 1920 – November 10, 1994) was an American jazz singer. She is considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century and is remembered for her behind-the-beat phrasing and ironic interpretation of lyrics.

Career

1986
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling as Grandmother
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1984
American Masters
American Masters
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1979
Roots: The Next Generations
Roots: The Next Generations as Lila
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1967
Hotel
Hotel as Christine
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1955
The Square Jungle
The Square Jungle as Singer
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1990