Betty Carter
American jazz singer-songwriter (1929–1998) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Betty Carter (born Lillie Mae Jones; May 16, 1929 – September 26, 1998) was an American jazz singer known for her improvisational technique, scatting and other complex musical abilities that demonstrated her vocal talent and imaginative interpretation of lyrics and melodies.[1] Vocalist Carmen McRae once remarked: "There's really only one jazz singer—only one: Betty Carter."[2]: xiv [3]
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Betty Carter | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Lillie Mae Jones |
Also known as | Lorene Carter; Lorraine Carter[1] |
Born | (1929-05-16)May 16, 1929 Flint, Michigan, U.S. |
Died | September 26, 1998(1998-09-26) (aged 69) Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
Genres | Jazz, post-bop |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 1948–1998 |
Labels | Columbia, Peacock, ABC, Atco, United Artists, Roulette, Bet-Car, Verve |
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