Carmen McRae

Quick Facts

Full Name	Carmen McRae
Occupation	Jazz Singer
Date Of Birth	Apr 8, 1920(1920-04-08)
Age	104
Date Of Death	1994-11-10
Birthplace	Harlem
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Aries

Carmen McRae Biography

Carmen McRae is one of the most popular and richest Jazz Singer who was born on April 8, 1920 in Harlem, New York, United States. A significant 20th-century jazz singer who performed with Significant 20th- century jazz vocalist who performed with Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Betty Carter, and other renowned musicians. She received an NAACP Image Award and a National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Honor. and Louis Armstrong, Betty Carter and other well-known musicians. She was awarded the NAACP Image Award, and the National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Honour.

Inspiration came from the career and vocal style that jazz great She was inspired by the career and vocal style of jazz great Billie Holiday..

As the daughter of Costa Rican and Jamaican immigrants, she grew up Harlem, New York. She was married to She grew up in Harlem, New York as the daughter of Jamaican and Costa Rican immigrants. Her two marriages were to musicians Ike Isaacs and Kenny Clarke. and Ike Isaacs.

Carmen McRae Net Worth

Carmen McRae is one of the richest Jazz Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Carmen McRae 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She began her career in Chicago as a jazz pianist.

Between 1971 and 1990, she was nominated seven times for Grammy Awards.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Carmen McRae Dating?

According to our records, Carmen McRae married to Ike Isaacs , Kenny Clarke. As of December 1, 2023, Carmen McRae’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Carmen Ranked on the list of most popular Jazz Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Carmen McRae celebrates birthday on April 8 of every year.

Top Facts about Carmen McRae

1. Carmen McRae was a renowned American jazz singer.
2. She was born on April 8, 1920, in Harlem, New York City.
3. McRae began her career as a pianist before becoming a vocalist.
4. She recorded over 60 albums throughout her career.
5. McRae’s signature song was “The Sound of Silence.”
6. She received three Grammy nominations during her lifetime.
7. McRae passed away on November 10, 1994, at the age of 74.
8. Her music has influenced many contemporary jazz artists.
9. McRae was known for her distinctive phrasing and improvisational skills.
10. She collaborated with notable musicians such as Duke Ellington and Dizzy Gillespie.

Is Carmen McRae African American?

McRae was born in Harlem, New York City, United States. Her father, Osmond, and mother, Evadne (Gayle) McRae, were immigrants from Jamaica. She began studying piano when she was eight, and the music of jazz greats such as Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington filled her home.

What is Carmen McRae known for?

Carmen McRae, (born April 8, 1920, New York, N.Y., U.S.—died Nov. 10, 1994, Beverly Hills, Calif.), American jazz vocalist and pianist who from an early emulation of vocalist Billie Holiday grew to become a distinctive stylist, known for her smoky voice and her melodic variations on jazz standards.

Is Carmen McRae alive?

November 10, 1994

What genre is Carmen McRae?

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How Old Is Carmen McRae?

74 years (1920–1994)