In May 1961, singer Carmen McRae was booked into London's popular Flamingo jazz club for a two-week run. The Flamingo, at 33 Wardour Street in Soho, was a basement nightspot that on weekends remained open until 6 a.m. and was known for its sterling sound system. [Photo above of Carmen McRae, courtesy of the Free Social Encyclopedia]
Just over a year late…