Carmen McRae

from New City, New York, USA

Artwork for Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is CallingImage of 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.

Timeline

2006Aged 84

  • Poster for Jazz Voice - The Ladies sing Jazz Vol.2

    Self (archive footage)

1993Aged 71

1986Aged 64

  • Poster for Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling

    Grandmother

  • Poster for Music in Monk Time

    Self

1984Aged 62

1983Aged 61

  • Poster for The Unpredictable Pudgy!

    Herself

1967Aged 45

  • Poster for Hotel

    Christine

1960Aged 38

  • Poster for The Subterraneans

    Carmen McRae

1955Aged 33

  • Poster for The Square Jungle

    Singer