Carmen McRae | |
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.jpg) McRae in 1980 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Carmen Mercedes McRae |
| Also known as | "The Singer's Singer" |
| Born | (1920-04-08)April 8, 1920 |
| Origin | Harlem,New York City,New York, USA |
| Died | November 10, 1994(1994-11-10) (aged 74) Beverly Hills, California,United States |
| Genres | Vocal jazz,bebop,traditional pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, pianist |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano |
| Years active | 1939–1991 |
| Labels | Decca,Kapp,Columbia,Mainstream,Atlantic,Blue Note,Concord,Novus |
Carmen Mercedes McRae (8 April 1920[1] – 10 November 1994) was anAmericanmusician, composer andactress. She performedjazz music. She recorded more than sixty albums. Herhit singles included "Dream of Life", "Good Morning Heartache" and "God Bless the Child".
McRae was born inNew York City. She died inBeverly Hills, California from a stroke at 74.
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