November 10, 1994(1994-11-10) (aged 74) Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
Genres
Jazz, vocal jazz, traditional pop
Occupation(s)
Singer, musician
Instrument(s)
Vocals, piano
Years active
1939–1991
Labels
Decca, Kapp, Columbia, Mainstream, Atlantic, Blue Note, Concord, Novus
Musical artist
Carmen Mercedes McRae (April 8, 1920 – November 10, 1994) was an American jazz singer.[1] 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.[2]
^Colin Larkin, ed. (1997). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Popular Music (Concise ed.). Virgin Books. pp. 826/7. ISBN 1-85227-745-9.
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...
Baker, Kenny Drew, Dexter Gordon, Johnny Griffin, Bobby Hutcherson, CarmenMcRae, Palle Mikkelborg, James Moody, Clark Terry, Randy Weston, Niels Henning...
until her death at 46 years of age. She was a ballad singer who said CarmenMcRae was one of her inspirations. She became better known posthumously when...
to the tune and called it ”How I Wish”; it was first recorded by CarmenMcRae on Carmen Sings Monk. Mark Murphy sings a version (the lyric is credited to...
repertoire. Nat King Cole sang it on the 1961 album The Touch of Your Lips, CarmenMcRae, Perry Como on his 1977 The Best of British album, Stephane Grappelli...
Carmen Sings Monk is a 1990 studio album by the American jazz singer CarmenMcRae, focusing exclusively on the songs composed by Thelonious Monk. It was...
"The More I See You" is a popular song composed by Harry Warren, with lyrics by Mack Gordon. The song was first published in 1945. The song was introduced...
Bethlehem Records label that compiled songs by jazz singers Nina Simone, CarmenMcRae and Chris Connor. All three artists had left the label and signed with...
musical revue, New Faces of 1952, in which it was sung by June Carroll. CarmenMcRae – After Glow, 1957 Eydie Gormé – Eydie Gormé, 1957 Carol Sloane – Early...
Fresh Flavor, and the song reached number 9 on the Easy Listening chart. CarmenMcRae released a version as a single in 1968 that reached number 35 on the...
"Them There Eyes" is a jazz song written by Maceo Pinkard, Doris Tauber, and William Tracey that was published in 1930. One of the early recorded versions...
artists Willie Bobo, Freddie Hubbard, CarmenMcRae, Joe Henderson, Bobby Hutcherson, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Bobby McFerrin, and Dianne Reeves. As a bass...
the BMI repertoire during 1968". CarmenMcRae and Julie London both released versions of two songs by Guryan: McRae performing "Can You Tell" and "Don't...
"In Walked Bud" is a 1947 jazz composition by Thelonious Monk. It was composed by Monk in honor of his friend, fellow pianist Bud Powell, and based in...
FX drama Sons of Anarchy. In 2010, McRae appeared in Carmen Madden's film Everyday Black Man. Also that year, McRae recurred on the ABC drama Detroit 1-8-7...
Khan, Natalie Cole, CarmenMcRae, Cat Stevens, David Sanborn, and Michael Jackson. In the 1990s he worked with Jimmy Smith and Jack McDuff. You Can't Sit...
album by American jazz singer CarmenMcRae with pianist Dave Brubeck, focusing on interpretations of his songs. This was McRae's second album with Brubeck;...
"When I Fall in Love" is a popular song, written by Victor Young (music) and Edward Heyman (lyrics). It was introduced in Howard Hughes' last film One...
Blues featuring Don Menza, Wray Downs (1977) CarmenMcRae - The CarmenMcRae-Betty Carter Duets (1987) Carmen Lundy – Old Devil Moon (1997) David Campbell...
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