name

Carmen McRae (The Singer's Singer), Vocal

dates

1920-1994

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