Carmen McRae
American jazz musician and actress (1922-1994)
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Summary
Carmen McRae was born on April 8, 1920[1], in Harlem[2]. She died on November 10, 1994[3], in Beverly Hills[4]. She worked as a pianist[5], actor[6], jazz musician[7], singer[8], and film actor[9]. She ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,968 views/month, #7,093 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: New York City[11]
- Date of birth: April 8, 1922[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Native language: English[14]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[15]
- Occupation: recording artist[16], musician[17], jazz singer[18]
- Award received: NEA Jazz Masters[19]
- Sex or gender: female[20]
- Genre: jazz[21]
- Record label: Decca[22], Kapp Records[23], Columbia Records[24], Mainstream Records[25], Atlantic Records[26], Groove Merchant[27], Blue Note[28], Concord Records[29], Novus[30]
- Discography: Carmen McRae discography[31]
- Commons category: Carmen McRae[32]
- Archives at: Library of Congress Music Division[33]
- Cause of death: stroke[34]
- Family name: McRae[35]
- Given name: Carmen[36]
- Topic's main category: Category:Carmen McRae[37]
- Relative: Robert Joseph Greene[38]
- Manner of death: natural causes[39]
- Instrument: piano[40]
- Described by source: Notable Black American Women[41], Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[43]
- Birth name: Carmen Mercedes McRae[44]
- Name in native language: Carmen McRae[45]
- Start of work period: 1939[46]
Why It Matters
Carmen McRae has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] She is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Carmen McRae born?
Carmen McRae was born in Harlem[2].
Where did Carmen McRae die?
Carmen McRae passed away in Beverly Hills[4].
What did Carmen McRae do for work?
Carmen McRae worked as a pianist[5], actor[6], jazz musician[7], singer[8], and film actor[9].
What awards did Carmen McRae receive?
Honors received include NEA Jazz Masters[19].