Saturday, 16 July 2016

Jazz Greats: Betty Carter

Betty Carter (born Lillie Mae Jones , May 16, 1929 – September 26,1998)


Jazz Vocalist, Betty Carter, was a talented scatter and improvisionist. Her techniques and recordings gave her renown during her living years and still continues to be appreciated by a newer audience. Please take a listen here and have a good Saturday:  Beware my heart, Open the door, I could write a book and Baby, it's cold outside (with Ray Charles)

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betty_Carter
Background information
Birth nameLillie Mae Jones
BornMay 16, 1929
Flint, Michigan, United States
DiedSeptember 26, 1998 (aged 69)
GenresJazzpost-bop
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1948–98
LabelsColumbiaPeacockABC,AtcoUnited ArtistsRoulette,Bet-CarVerve

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