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Carmen McRae

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.


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Born:
Apr 8, 1922 In New City, New York, USA
Movie/TV Credits:
13
First Appeared:
In the series The Ed Sullivan Show 1948-06-20
Latest Project:
Movie Jazz Voice - The Ladies sing Jazz Vol.2 2006-12-06
Known For
Poster of Jazz Voice - The Ladies sing Jazz Vol.2
Poster of Umbria Jazz Story
Poster of The Long Night of Lady Day
Poster of The Pearl Bailey Show
Filmography
Movie Jazz Voice - The Ladies sing Jazz Vol.2 Self (archive footage) 2006-12-06
Movie Umbria Jazz Story herself 1993-07-01
Movie Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling Grandmother 1986-05-02
Movie The Long Night of Lady Day 1984-01-25
Series Roots: The Next Generations Lila 1979-02-18
Series The Pearl Bailey Show Self 1971-01-23
Series The Dick Cavett Show Self - Guest 1968-06-06
Movie Hotel Christine 1967-01-19
Series The Mike Douglas Show Self 1961-12-11
Movie The Subterraneans Carmen McRae 1960-06-23
Series The Steve Allen Show Self - Singer 1956-06-24
Movie The Square Jungle Singer 1955-12-30
Series The Ed Sullivan Show Self 1948-06-20