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 1-25 of 143 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
Columbia	23993	10-in.	1/20/1939	Dream of life	Billie Holiday	Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo	lyricist, composer
Decca	86914		10/8/1954	Keep me in mind	Carmen McRae		vocalist
Decca	86915		10/8/1954	Ooh	Carmen McRae		vocalist
Decca	86916		10/8/1954	They all laughed	Carmen McRae		vocalist
Decca	86917		10/8/1954	If I'm lucky	Carmen McRae		vocalist
Decca	87464		2/21/1955	Get set	Carmen McRae		vocalist
Decca	87465		2/21/1955	Whatever Lola wants	Carmen McRae		vocalist
Decca	87466		2/21/1955	Am I the one to blame	Carmen McRae		vocalist
Decca	87467		2/21/1955	You don't have to tell me	Carmen McRae		vocalist
Decca	87850		5/2/1955	A fine romance	Sammy Davis, Jr. ; Carmen McRae		vocalist
Decca	87851		5/2/1955	I go for you	Sammy Davis, Jr. ; Carmen McRae		vocalist
Decca	88140		6/14/1955	Just one of those things	Carmen McRae		vocalist
Decca	88141		6/14/1955	Sometimes I'm happy	Carmen McRae		vocalist
Decca	88142		6/14/1955	Something to live for-1	Carmen McRae		vocalist
Decca	88143		6/14/1955	Love is here to stay	Carmen McRae		vocalist
Decca	88144		6/14/1955	I can't get started	Carmen McRae		vocalist
Decca	88145		6/14/1955	This will make you laugh	Carmen McRae		vocalist
Decca	88146		6/14/1955	Suppertime-2	Carmen McRae		vocalist, instrumentalist, piano
Decca	88147		6/16/1955	My one and only love	Carmen McRae		vocalist
Decca	88148		6/16/1955	Yardbird suite	Carmen McRae		vocalist
Decca	88149		6/16/1955	Give me the simple life	Carmen McRae		vocalist
Decca	88150		6/16/1955	I'll remember April	Carmen McRae		vocalist
Decca	88151		6/16/1955	You took advantage of me	Carmen McRae		vocalist
Decca	88860		11/3/1955	Tonight he's out to break another heart	Carmen McRae		vocalist
Decca	88861		11/3/1955	Come on, come in	Carmen McRae		vocalist

(Results 1-25 of 143 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "McRae, Carmen," accessed November 25, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/206635.

McRae, Carmen. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 25, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/206635.

"McRae, Carmen." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 November 2024.