Carmen McRae

    Known For

    Acting

    Birthday

    April 8, 1922

    Day of Death

    November 10, 1994 (72 years old)

    Place of Birth

    New City, New York, USA

    Carmen McRae

    Biography

    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.

    Known For

    • Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling

      Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling

      1986

    • Roots: The Next Generations

      Roots: The Next Generations

      1979

    • Hotel

      Hotel

      1967

    • The Ed Sullivan Show

      The Ed Sullivan Show

      1948

    • The Dick Cavett Show

      The Dick Cavett Show

      1968

    • The Mike Douglas Show

      The Mike Douglas Show

      1961

    • The Subterraneans

      The Subterraneans

      1960

    • The Square Jungle

      The Square Jungle

      1955

    • The Steve Allen Show

      The Steve Allen Show

      1956

    • Jazz Voice - The Ladies sing Jazz Vol.2

      Jazz Voice - The Ladies sing Jazz Vol.2

      2006