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 76-100 of 143 records)

Company	Matrix No.	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	101875	3/6/1957	My funny Valentine	Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	101876	3/6/1957	Dream of life	Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	101877	3/6/1957	Perdido (Lost)	Carmen McRae	vocalist, instrumentalist, piano
Decca	101878	3/6/1957	Exactly like you	Carmen McRae	vocalist, instrumentalist, piano
Decca	101879	3/6/1957	I can't escape from you	Carmen McRae	vocalist, instrumentalist, piano
Decca	101880	3/6/1957	The little things that mean so much	Carmen McRae	vocalist, instrumentalist, piano
Decca	101881	3/7/1957	The moon looks down and laughs	Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	101882	3/7/1957	Just squeeze me	Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	101883	3/7/1957	I never felt this way before	Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	101884	3/7/1957	All my life	Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	102291	4/18/1957	All my life	Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	102292	4/18/1957	Nice work if you can get it	Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	102293	4/18/1957	Between the devil and the deep blue sea	Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	102294	4/18/1957	I'm through with love	Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	102703	6/18/1957	Zigeuner	Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	102704	6/18/1957	I'll see you again	Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	102705	6/18/1957	Some day I'll find you	Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	102706	6/18/1957	I'll follow my secret heart	Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	102707	6/19/1957	If love were all	Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	102708	6/19/1957	Mad about the boy	Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	102709	6/19/1957	World weary	Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	102710	6/19/1957	A room with a view	Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	102711	6/20/1957	I can't do anything at all	Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	102712	6/20/1957	Never again	Carmen McRae	vocalist
Decca	102713	6/20/1957	Poor little rich girl	Carmen McRae	vocalist

(Results 76-100 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.