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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.
Apr 22, 2024 · Biography. Articles. News. Has Influenced. 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.
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 ...
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...
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...
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.
Nov 10, 1994 · 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.
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