Carmen Mercedes McRae (April 8, 1920-November 10, 1994) was an American jazz singer. Considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th Century, it was her behind-the-beat phrasing and her ironic interpretations of song lyrics, that made her memorable. Wikipedia
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