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Carmen Mercedes McRae (April 8, 1920 – November 10, 1994) was an American jazz singer, composer, pianist, and actress. Considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century, it was her behind-the-beat phrasing and her ironic interpretations of song lyrics that made her memorable. McRae drew inspiration from Billie Holiday, but established her own distinctive voice. She went on to record over 60 albums, enjoying a rich musical career, performing and recording in the United States, Europe, and Japan.

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  • Carmen McRae At The Great American Music Hall (album)
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  • Carmen Mercedes McRae (April 8, 1920 – November 10, 1994) was an American jazz singer, composer, pianist, and actress. Considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century, it was her behind-the-beat phrasing and her ironic interpretations of song lyrics that made her memorable. McRae drew inspiration from Billie Holiday, but established her own distinctive voice. She went on to record over 60 albums, enjoying a rich musical career, performing and recording in the United States, Europe, and Japan.
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Birth Date
  • 1920-04-08(xsd:date)
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Origin
death place
Name
  • McRae, Carmen Mercedes
  • Carmen McRae
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Caption
  • Portrait by Zita Cypress, circa 1949
Instrument
  • Vocals, piano
Associated Acts
Years Active
  • 1939(xsd:integer)
Date of Death
  • 1994-11-10(xsd:date)
Alias
  • "The Singer's Singer"
death date
  • 1994-11-10(xsd:date)
Place of Birth
  • New York City
Place of death
  • Beverly Hills, California
Occupation
  • Singer, pianist
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  • solo_singer
Date of Birth
  • 1920-04-08(xsd:date)
Short Description
  • American jazz musician and actress
Birth name
  • Carmen Mercedes McRae
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  • Carmen Mercedes McRae (April 8, 1920 – November 10, 1994) was an American jazz singer, composer, pianist, and actress. Considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century, it was her behind-the-beat phrasing and her ironic interpretations of song lyrics that made her memorable. McRae drew inspiration from Billie Holiday, but established her own distinctive voice. She went on to record over 60 albums, enjoying a rich musical career, performing and recording in the United States, Europe, and Japan.
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