Carmen McRae

Carmen Mercedes McRae was an American jazz singer. She is considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century and is remembered for her behind-the-beat phrasing and ironic interpretation of lyrics.

8 April 1920

Born on the same birth day (8 April): Alain Bondue • Daigo (musician) • Darren Jessee • Dimitrios Levidis • Evans Rutto • Ian Smith • Jenni Asserholt • John Fante • John Scott (sociologist) • Khaled Badra • Larry Norman • Lavinia Valbonesi • Paul Gray (American musician) • Peter I of Portugal • Roger Chapman • Shecky Greene • Steve Howe • Taylor Kitsch

Born in the same month (April 1920): Duncan Hamilton (racing driver) • Frances Ames • Gerda Lerner • Ignatius IV of Antioch • Jack Stokes (director) • John F. Wiley • Julien Ries • Liam Cosgrave • Marvin Mandel • Thomas Szasz