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Carmen McRae (Jazz Singer) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Carmen McRae
Carmen Mercedes McRae 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. McRae was inspired by Billie Holiday, but she established her own voice. She recorded over sixty albums and performed worldwide.
Birth nameCarmen Mercedes McRae
BornApril 8, 1920, Harlem, New York, U.S.
DiedNovember 10, 1994, Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
GenresJazz, vocal jazz, traditional pop
Occupation(s)Singer, musician
InstrumentsVocals, piano
Years active1939–1991
LabelsDecca, Kapp, Columbia, Mainstream, Atlantic, Blue Note, Concord, Novus
Associated actsJack Pleis, Sammy Davis, Jr, Billie Holiday, Norman Simmons, Cal Tjader, George Shearing, Dave Brubeck

About Carmen McRae

Jazz Singer Carmen McRae was born on April 8, 1920 in New York, United States (She dies at the age of 74, on November 10, 1994).

Jazz vocalist who worked with Pianist Duke Ellington, Trumpet Player Louis Armstrong, Betty Carter, and other notable performers in the 20th century. She was honored with an NAACP Image Award and a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Honor by the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Carmen McRae before becoming famous

Carmen McRae was born in the Zodiac sign Aries (The Ram), and 1920 is also the year of Monkey (猴) in the Chinese Zodiac.

She started her career as a jazz pianist in Chicago.

Achievement of Carmen McRae

Between 1971 and 1990, she was nominated for seven Grammy Awards.

Carmen McRae's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

As the daughter of Jamaican and Costa Rican immigrants, she grew up in Harlem, New York. Ike Isaacs and Drummer Kenny Clarke, both musicians, were her two husbands.

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Carmen McRae Collabed with

Jazz Singer Billie Holiday's career and singing style were an inspiration to her.

Carmen McRae Income & Net worth

Carmen McRae's income mainly comes from the work that created her reputation: a jazz singer. Information about her net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Carmen McRae.

Carmen McRae Height and Weight

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Latest information about Carmen McRae updated on March 20 2023.