1922 - 1994
Carmen McRae American Vocalist
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Carmen McRae dating history
Relationships
Carmen McRae was previously married to Kenny Clarke, Kenny Dennis and Ike Isaacs.
Carmen McRae was in a relationship with Dave Brubeck.
Carmen McRae had encounters with Billie Holiday, Ted Heath, Betty Carter, Benny Carter, Michael Franks, Count Basie and Mercer Ellington.
Carmen McRae is rumoured to have hooked up with Sammy Davis Jr..
About
American Vocalist Carmen McRae was born Carmen Mercedes McRae on 8th April, 1922 in New York City and passed away on 10th Nov 1994 Beverly Hills, CA aged 72. She is most remembered for Behind-the-beat phrasing and her ironic interpretations of song lyrics. Her zodiac sign is Aries.
Carmen McRae was in an on-screen matchup with Richard Pryor in Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986).
Carmen McRae is a member of the following lists: California Democrats, People from Greater Los Angeles and Singers from California.
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Relationship Statistics
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Married | 3 |
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Dating | 1 |
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Encounter | 7 |
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Rumoured | 1 |
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Total | 12 | | |
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Details
First Name |
Carmen
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Middle Name |
Mercedes
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Last Name |
McRae
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Maiden Name |
McRae
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Full Name at Birth |
Carmen Mercedes McRae
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Alternative Name |
"The Singer's Singer"
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Birthday |
8th April, 1922
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Birthplace |
New York City
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Died |
10th November, 1994
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Place of Death |
Beverly Hills, CA
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Cause of Death |
Stroke, following complications from respiratory illness
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Build |
Average
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Eye Color |
Brown - Light
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Hair Color |
Brown - Dark
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Zodiac Sign |
Aries
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Sexuality |
Bisexual
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Ethnicity |
Multiracial
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Nationality |
American
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Occupation Text |
Jazz singer, composer, pianist, and actress
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Occupation |
Vocalist
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Claim to Fame |
Behind-the-beat phrasing and her ironic interpretations of song lyrics
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Music Genre (Text) |
Vocal jazz, Bebop, Traditional Pop, Jazz
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Music Genre |
Vocal, Piano
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Year(s) Active |
1939–1991
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Music Style |
Jazz
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Music Mood |
Intimate
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Instrument |
Vocals
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Instrument (text) |
Vocals, Piano
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Record Label |
Decca, Kapp, Columbia, Mainstream, Atlantic, Blue Note, Concord, Novus
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Associated Acts |
Jack Pleis, Sammy Davis, Jr., Billie Holiday, Norman Simmons, Cal Tjader, George Shearing, Dave Brubeck
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Official Websites |
www.carmenmcrae.com/, www.carmenmcraediscography.com/, www.nndb.com/people/917/000159440/, www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=16681138
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Father |
Osmond McRae
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Mother |
Evadne McRae
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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. McRae was inspired by Billie Holiday, but she established her own voice. She recorded over sixty albums and performed worldwide.