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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 1-25 of 143 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Columbia 23993 10-in. 1/20/1939 Dream of life Billie Holiday Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo composer, lyricist  
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 March 29, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/206635.

McRae, Carmen. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved March 29, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/206635.

"McRae, Carmen." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 29 March 2024.

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

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