Carmen McRae
- Acting
- April 8, 1922 · New City, New York, USA
- November 10, 1994
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
Filmography
- Jazz Voice - The Ladies sing Jazz Vol.2 · Self
- Umbria Jazz Story · Self
- Music in Monk Time · Self
- Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling · Grandmother
- The Long Night of Lady Day
- The Unpredictable Pudgy! · Self
- Roots: The Next Generations · Lila
- The Pearl Bailey Show · Self
- The Dick Cavett Show · Self
- Hotel · Christine
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson · Self
- The Mike Douglas Show · Self
- The Subterraneans · Carmen McRae
- The Steve Allen Show · Self
- The Square Jungle · Singer
- The Ed Sullivan Show · Self