Celebrating Life And Legacy Of One Of Jazz’s Most Influential Singers — Carmen McRae
Wednesday marks the centennial birthday of Carmen McRae, one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century.
Her style marked the transition from swing to bebop.
Atlanta jazz singer Sweet Lu Olutosin joined “City Lights” by Zoom to discuss McRae’s life and musical legacy. The singer was born on April 8, 1920.
Olutosin began with how the great Billie Holiday came to be McRae’s mentor.