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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Carmen_McRaeCarmen McRae - Wikipedia

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   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.

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     CARMEN MCRAE sings "I'm Glad There is You" 1979

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     Carmen McRae - Take Five

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3. www.youtube.com › watchCarmen McRae - Take Five 1961 - YouTube

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   Apr 5, 2012 · Carmen McRae and The Dave Brubeck Quartet - Take Five 1961 (Vocal Version) from the album Take Five Live.

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4. www.allaboutjazz.com › musicians › carmen-mcraeCarmen McRae Musician - All About Jazz

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   Apr 22, 2024 · Learn about Carmen McRae, one of the top ten female vocalists of all time, who sang with Billie Holiday, Benny Carter, and Count Basie. Explore her albums, songs, videos, and influences on All About Jazz.

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6. carmenmcrae.comCarmen McRae, the definitive website

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   This site is a tribute to one of the best – if not THE best – jazz singers in the history of the genre. Eight years younger than her idol, Billie Holiday, Carmen McRae was a contemporary of Ella Fitzgerald and Sarah Vaughan.

7. www.youtube.com › watchThe Best of Carmen McRae (Full Album) - YouTube

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   The Best of Carmen McRae (Full Album) - Carmen McRae Greatest Hits PlaylistThe Best of Carmen McRae (Full Album) - Carmen McRae Greatest Hits PlaylistThe Bes...

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8. www.nytimes.com › 1994/11/12 › obituariesCarmen McRae Is Dead at 74; Jazz Career Spanned 5 Decades

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   Nov 12, 1994 · Carmen McRae, the jazz singer known for her probing interpretations of lyrics and her bruised but unbowed point of view, died on Thursday evening at her home in Beverly Hills, Calif. She was 74.

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   When did Carmen McRae die?

   • Carmen McRae died on November 10, 1994 in Beverly Hills, California. Do you find this information helpful? A small donation would help us keep this available to all.

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   What makes Carmen McRae a great singer?

   • Considered by jazz aficionados to be among the top ten female vocalists of all time, Carmen McRae's distinctive behind-the-beat phrasing, impeccable vocal control, and witty, sometimes acerbic way of conveying a lyric are what set her apart as a singularly great singer. She considered jazz great Billie Holiday to be a musical mentor.

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   Who is Carmen McRae?

   • At Decca, Carmen McRae established herself as a versatile perfectionist. Whether the material was outré hard-bop or classics from the Great American Songbook, she made the difficult business of communicating with the listener on a deeper level sound like it was easy.

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   Where was Carmen McRae born and raised?

   • Carmen McRae, a jazz singer and songwriter, was born on April 8, 1920 in Harlem, New York. Her father Osmond Llewelyn McRae was born in Santa Cruz, Jamaica in 1891; he moved from Jamaica to Costa Rica to Cuba and then to New York City, where Carmen was born to Osmond and his second wife Evadne (originally Evadne Gayle).

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10. www.npr.org › 2007/12/05 › 16892615Carmen McRae: 'Painter of Song' - NPR

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    Dec 5, 2007 · An outstanding song stylist, Carmen McRae's great strength was in her phrasing and interpretation of lyrics, especially in ballads.