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Apr 4, 2024 · Carmen McRae (born April 8, 1920, New York, N.Y., U.S.—died Nov. 10, 1994, Beverly Hills, Calif.) was an American jazz vocalist and pianist who from an early emulation of vocalist Billie Holiday grew to become a distinctive stylist, known for her smoky voice and her melodic variations on jazz standards. Her scat improvisations were innovative ...
Dec 5, 2007 · December 5, 200710:00 AM ET. 53-Minute Listen. Carmen McRae. Michael Ochs Archives / Getty Images. An outstanding song stylist, Carmen McRae's great strength was in her phrasing and...
Carmen McRae. Powerful song stylist with dramatic and nuanced readings of standards that put her at the forefront of vocal jazz. Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1930s - 1990s. Born. April 8, 1920 in New York, NY. Died.
Nov 10, 1994 · Carmen McRae. Vocalist, Pianist. 1994 NEA Jazz Master. New York, New York. Date of birth: Apr 08, 1920. Date of death: Nov 10, 1994. Photo by Michael Wilderman. jazzvisionsphotos.com. Bio. Tender and warm with a ballad, Carmen McRae was one of the great singers of jazz, finding the depth of feeling in the lyrics of the songs she interpreted.
About us. Contact. CARMEN McRAE, the definite website. 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.
Nov 12, 1994 · By Claudia Levy. November 11, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. EST. Carmen McRae, 74, the jazz stylist whose intimate, conversational ballads established her as one of America's most individualistic...
Mar 8, 2024 · With a soulful voice and swinging style, Carmen McRae is often beloved by fellow jazz singers who know their stuff. This new collection from Verve makes a persuasive case for McRae’s place in the pantheon of greats. By Jumoké Fashola. 08 Mar 2024.
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