Carmen McRae

Biography

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.

Known For

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Mike Douglas Show

The Dick Cavett Show

The Ed Sullivan Show

The Steve Allen Show

Roots: The Next Generations

Hotel

Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling

All Movies (7)

• Jazz Voice - The Ladies sing Jazz Vol.22006 · as Self (archive footage)
• Umbria Jazz Story1993 · as herself
• Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling1986 · as Grandmother
• The Long Night of Lady Day1984
• Hotel1967 · as Christine
• The Subterraneans1960 · as Carmen McRae
• The Square Jungle1955 · as Singer

All TV Shows (7)

• Roots: The Next Generations1979 · as Lila
• The Pearl Bailey Show1971 · as Self
• The Dick Cavett Show1968 · as Self - Guest
• The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1962 · as Self
• The Mike Douglas Show1961 · as Self
• The Steve Allen Show1956 · as Self - Singer
• The Ed Sullivan Show1948 · as Self