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.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1922-04-08 · New City, New York, USA
- Died
- 1994-11-10
Known for
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) — Self
- Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986) — Grandmother
- Roots: The Next Generations (1979) — Lila
- Hotel (1967) — Christine
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) — Self
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) — Self - Guest
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) — Self
- The Subterraneans (1960) — Carmen McRae
- The Square Jungle (1955) — Singer
- The Steve Allen Show (1956) — Self - Singer
- The Long Night of Lady Day (1984)
- The Pearl Bailey Show (1971) — Self
- Jazz Voice - The Ladies sing Jazz Vol.2 (2006) — Self (archive footage)
- Umbria Jazz Story (1993) — herself
- The Unpredictable Pudgy! (1983) — Herself
- Music in Monk Time (1986) — Self