Carmen McRae

Carmen McRae

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.

Birth and Death Data: Born April 8, 1920 (New York City), Died November 10, 1994 (Beverly Hills)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1939 - 1966

Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, piano, lyricist, composer

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Recordings (Results 51-75 of 143 records)

Company	Matrix No.	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	89685	3/30/1956	All this could lead to love	Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	89686	3/30/1956	Even if it breaks my heart	Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	89904	5/4/1956	You don't know me	Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	89905	5/4/1956	Never loved him anyhow	Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	89906	5/4/1956	Skyliner	Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	89907	5/4/1956	If you should leave me	Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	100557	9/4/1956	The party's over	Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	100558	9/4/1956	Namely you	Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	101700	2/18/1957	Tea for two	Sammy Davis, Jr. ; Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	101701	2/18/1957	Cheek to cheek	Sammy Davis, Jr. ; Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	101702	2/18/1957	The things we did last Summer	Sammy Davis, Jr. ; Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	101703	2/18/1957	They didn't believe me	Sammy Davis, Jr. ; Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	101704	2/18/1957	Baby it's cold outside	Sammy Davis, Jr. ; Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	101705	2/18/1957	There's a small hotel	Sammy Davis, Jr. ; Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	101706	2/9/1957	People will say we're in love	Sammy Davis, Jr. ; Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	101707	2/19/1957	Happy to make your acquaintance	Sammy Davis, Jr. ; Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	101708	2/19/1957	Two sleepy people	Sammy Davis, Jr. ; Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	101709	2/19/1957	Who cares	Sammy Davis, Jr. ; Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	101710	2/19/1957	You're the top	Sammy Davis, Jr. ; Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	101865	3/5/1957	It's like gettin' a donkey to gallop	Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	101866	3/5/1957	How many stars have to shine?	Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	101867	3/5/1957	As I love you	Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	101868	3/5/1957	So nice to be wrong	Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	101873	3/6/1957	East of the sun (West of the moon)	Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	101874	3/6/1957	Guess who I saw today	Carmen McRae	vocalist

(Results 51-75 of 143 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "McRae, Carmen," accessed November 2, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/206635.

McRae, Carmen. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 2, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/206635.

"McRae, Carmen." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 2 November 2024.