Carmen McRae

Carmen McRae, American jazz singer, composer, pianist, and actress, was born on this day in 1920! (d. 1994)

1990! Celebrating the music of 1990 & 50 years of KEXP! - www.kexp.org This studio album from jazz singer Carmen McRae focuses on the life and works of Thelonius Monk, and is one of her last recording projects.

This is taken from Carmen McRae's last ever album on the legendary Blue Note label. Born on this day 1920

This song was written by Thelonious Monk with lyrics by Sally Swisher. "Carmen Sings Monk" was rightfully acclaimed after its release in 1988. Two years later, Carmen put out her last release, "Sarah: Dedicated to You," a tribute album to her friend Sarah Vaughan who'd died in April 1990. A year later, Carmen, debilitated by respiratory issues, retired from performing. On November 10, 1994, she died. Carmen was 74.: www.pilotonline.com