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Carmen McRae

Carmen McRaeAKA Carmen Mercedes McRae

Born: 8-Apr-1922
Birthplace: Harlem, NY
Died: 10-Nov-1994
Location of death: Beverly Hills, CA
Cause of death: Stroke

Gender: Female
Race or Ethnicity: Black
Sexual orientation: Bisexual [1]
Occupation: Singer

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Jazz vocalist


[1] Leslie Gourse, Carmen McRae: Miss Jazz (2001), page 84.

Husband: Kenny Clarke (jazz drummer, m. 1946, div. 1949)
Husband: Ike Isaacs (until her death)

    NEA Jazz Master 1994
    Risk Factors: Smoking, Marijuana, Cocaine, Emphysema

    FILMOGRAPHY AS ACTOR
    Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (2-May-1986)
    Hotel (19-Jan-1967) · Christine
    The Subterraneans (23-Jun-1960) · Herself
    The Square Jungle (30-Dec-1955)


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