Jazz Great: Carmen McRae

Carmen Mercedes McRae (April 8, 1920 – November 10, 1994)

Pianist and Singer, Carmen McRae, released over 60 Albums and is regarded as the most influential Singer in the Jazz Genre. Please take a listen here and have a awesome Saturday: Dream of life and Burst in with the dawn

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carmen_Mcrae

Background information
Birth name	Carmen Mercedes McRae
Also known as	"The Singer's Singer"
Born	April 8, 1920
Origin	Harlem, New York City, New York, United States
Died	November 10, 1994(aged 74) Beverly Hills, California,United States
Genres	Vocal jazz, bebop,traditional pop
Occupations	Singer, pianist
Instruments	Vocals, piano
Years active	1939–1991
Labels	Decca, Kapp, Columbia,Mainstream, Atlantic,Blue Note, Concord,Novus
Associated acts	Jack Pleis, Sammy Davis, Jr. Billie Holiday Norman Simmons Cal Tjader George Shearing Dave Brubeck