Carmen McRae
April 8, 1922 (102 years old) in New City, New York, USA
Carmen Mercedes McRae (April 8, 1920 โ 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.
Known For
Credits
- 2006 ยทJazz Voice - The Ladies sing Jazz Vol.2as Self (archive footage)
- 1993 ยทUmbria Jazz Storyas herself
- 1986 ยทJo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Callingas Grandmother
- 1984 ยทThe Long Night of Lady Dayas
- 1979 ยทRoots: The Next Generationsas Lila
- 1971 ยทThe Pearl Bailey Showas Self
- 1968 ยทThe Dick Cavett Showas Self - Guest
- 1967 ยทHotelas Christine
- 1961 ยทThe Mike Douglas Showas Self
- 1960 ยทThe Subterraneansas Carmen McRae
- 1956 ยทThe Steve Allen Showas Self - Singer
- 1955 ยทThe Square Jungleas Singer
- 1948 ยทThe Ed Sullivan Showas Self