“Blues is to jazz what yeast is to bread--without it, it's flat.”
Quote by Carmen McRae
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Carmen McRae
Carmen McRae, an American jazz singer, was born on April 8, 1920, and passed away on November 10, 1994. Known for her distinctive voice and emotive performance style, she is considered one of the greatest jazz vocalists of the 20th century. more
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