name

Carmen McRae, Vocal

dates

b. April 08, 1920; d. November 10, 1994

birth place

Harlem, NY

description

Her no nonsense, often sharp-edged, ironic way with a song was one-of-a-kind, and in her earliest work was propelled by her swinging piano accompaniment.

hot disc

Sings Lover Man & Other Billie Holiday Classics

more info

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carmen_McRae