Carmen McRae: A Jazz Singer’s Uncompromising Art and Enduring Legacy
Introduction “Jazz,” Carmen McRae once declared, “is not just music, it’s a way of life, a way of being, a way of thinking.” This quote encapsulates the very essence of Carmen McRae herself, one of the most influential and respected jazz vocalists of the 20th century. Her distinctive voice, her mastery of phrasing, and her … Read more