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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 26-50 of 143 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Decca 88862 11/3/1955 The next time it happens Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 88863 11/3/1955 Come down to earth, Mr. Smith Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 89011 12/16/1955 My future just passed Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 89012 12/16/1955 If you'd stay the way I dream about you Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 89013 12/16/1955 Speak low Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 89014 12/16/1955 But beautiful Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 89015 12/16/1955 I guess I'll dress up for the blues Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 89093 12/29/1955 Yesterdays Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 89094 12/29/1955 Midnight sun Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 89095 12/29/1955 Last night when we were young Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 89096 12/29/1955 Good morning heartache Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 89097 12/30/1955 I don't stand a ghost of a chance with you Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 89098 12/30/1955 We'll be together again Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 89099 12/30/1955 I'm a dreamer, aren't we all ? Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 89100 12/30/1955 Star eyes Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 89629 3/28/1956 Blue moon Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 89630 3/28/1956 I was doing all right Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 89631 3/28/1956 I'm putting all my eggs in one basket Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 89632 3/28/1956 Nowhere Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 89653 3/29/1956 My foolish heart Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 89654 3/29/1956 Lush life Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 89655 3/29/1956 Until the real thing comes along Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 89656 3/29/1956 Laughing boy Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 89683 3/30/1956 Summer is gone Carmen McRae vocalist  
Decca 89684 3/30/1956 Lilacs in the rain Carmen McRae vocalist  
(Results 26-50 of 143 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "McRae, Carmen," accessed April 26, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/206635.

McRae, Carmen. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 26, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/206635.

"McRae, Carmen." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 April 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/206635

External Sources

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Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: McRae, Carmen - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n84002094

Wikidata: Carmen McRae - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q240371

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/12492124

MusicBrainz: Carmen McRae - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/29b0a6c7-ab3a-4bf3-a64f-63c8a3548196

FAST: http://id.worldcat.org/fast/127989

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