As per our current Database, Carmen McRae has been died on Nov 10, 1994 (age 74).
When Carmen McRae die, Carmen McRae was 74 years old.
Popular As | Carmen McRae |
Occupation | Jazz Singer |
Age | 74 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Aries |
Born | April 8, 1920 (New York) |
Birthday | April 8 |
Town/City | New York |
Nationality | New York |
Carmen McRae’s zodiac sign is Aries. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Carmen McRae was born in the Year of the Monkey. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Monkey thrive on having fun. They’re energetic, upbeat, and good at listening but lack self-control. They like being active and stimulated and enjoy pleasing self before pleasing others. They’re heart-breakers, not good at long-term relationships, morals are weak. Compatible with Rat or Dragon.
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.
Early in her career, she worked as a jazz Pianist in Chicago.
She was nominated for Grammy Awards seven times between 1971 and 1990.
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.
She was inspired by the career and vocal style of jazz great Billie Holiday.