Carla White

Carla Ruth White (September 15, 1951 – May 9, 2007) was an American jazz vocalist.

Biography White was born in Oakland, California, and raised in Bellport, New York. Her father, Dwain, was also born in Oakland and worked as an airline pilot. Her parents divorced early in White's life, though when they divorced is unclear; her mother was married to physicist Frederick Ayer from 1966 until his death. White's siblings, Penny and Miles, predeceased her. In 1979 she met trumpeter Manny Duran, who became her mentor. They formed the White-Duran Band and recorded the album "Andruline" for Stash.

Personal life White was the niece of Broadway costume designer Miles White.

Discography

As leader/co-leader

Other recordings album yearNotesMetal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty Original Soundtrack2001White featured the other credits track "Can't Say Goodbye to Yesterday," composed by Rika Muranaka. Recorded with Onaje Allan Gumbs (piano), Don Braden (saxophone), Robin Eubanks (trombone), Kenny Davis (bass), Eugene Jackson (drums), and the Felix Farrar Orchestra.