Carmen McRae
View on IMDb ↗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
Roots: The Next Generations
The Dick Cavett Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
The Steve Allen Show
The Square Jungle
Hotel
The Mike Douglas Show
The SubterraneansFilmography (14)
- 2006
Jazz Voice - The Ladies sing Jazz Vol.2Self (archive footage) - 1993Umbria Jazz Storyherself
- 1986
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is CallingGrandmother - 1984The Long Night of Lady Day
- 1979
Roots: The Next GenerationsLila - 1971The Pearl Bailey ShowSelf
- 1968
The Dick Cavett ShowSelf - Guest - 1967
HotelChristine - 1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf - 1961
The Mike Douglas ShowSelf - 1960
The SubterraneansCarmen McRae - 1956
The Steve Allen ShowSelf - Singer - 1955
The Square JungleSinger - 1948
The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf