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 name	Lillie Mae Jones
Born	May 16, 1929 Flint, Michigan, United States
Died	September 26, 1998 (aged 69)
Genres	Jazz, post-bop
Occupation(s)	Singer-songwriter
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1948–98
Labels	Columbia, Peacock, ABC,Atco, United Artists, Roulette,Bet-Car, Verve