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 26-50 of 143 records)

Company	Matrix No.	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
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 November 22, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/206635.

McRae, Carmen. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 22, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/206635.

"McRae, Carmen." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 22 November 2024.