⬇️ CARMEN McRAE ⬇️
(Carmen Mercedes McRae)
DISCOGRAPHY 1954-2020 (97CD/DVD)
Carmen Mercedes McRae (April 8, 1920 – November 10, 1994) was an
American jazz singer, composer, pianist, and actress. Considered one of
the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century, it was her
behind-the-beat phrasing and her ironic interpretations of song lyrics
that made her memorable.
McRae drew inspiration from Billie Holiday, but established her own distinctive voice. She went on to record over 60 albums, enjoying a rich musical career, performing and recording in the United States, Europe, and Japan.
McRae was born in Harlem to Jamaican immigrant parents, Osmond and Evadne McRae. She began studying piano when she was eight, and the music of jazz greats like Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington filled her home.....
(Carmen Mercedes McRae)
DISCOGRAPHY 1954-2020 (97CD/DVD)
BIOGRAPHY
McRae drew inspiration from Billie Holiday, but established her own distinctive voice. She went on to record over 60 albums, enjoying a rich musical career, performing and recording in the United States, Europe, and Japan.
McRae was born in Harlem to Jamaican immigrant parents, Osmond and Evadne McRae. She began studying piano when she was eight, and the music of jazz greats like Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington filled her home.....
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