Carmen McRae

Carmen McRae

4/8/1922 – 11/10/1994New City, New York, USA

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.

Filmography (14 titles)

Jazz Voice - The Ladies sing Jazz Vol.2Movie

Jazz Voice - The Ladies sing Jazz Vol.2

Self (archive footage) · 2006

Movie

Umbria Jazz Story

herself · 1993

Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling6.5Movie

Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling

Grandmother · 1986

9.0Movie

The Long Night of Lady Day

1984

Roots: The Next Generations7.4Show

Roots: The Next Generations

Lila · 1979

8.0Show

The Pearl Bailey Show

Self · 1971

The Dick Cavett Show6.8Show

The Dick Cavett Show

Self - Guest · 1968

Hotel6.0Movie

Hotel

Christine · 1967

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson7.5Show

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Self · 1962

The Mike Douglas Show5.8Show

The Mike Douglas Show

Self · 1961

The Subterraneans5.1Movie

The Subterraneans

Carmen McRae · 1960

The Steve Allen Show6.2Show

The Steve Allen Show

Self - Singer · 1956

The Square Jungle6.1Movie

The Square Jungle

Singer · 1955

The Ed Sullivan Show6.8Show

The Ed Sullivan Show

Self · 1948