 Vocalist Betty Carter performing at the Pori Jazz Festival in Finland, July 1978. Image by Kotivalo, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY-SA 3.0 |
Betty CarterBetty Carter Betty Carter American jazz singer-songwriter (1929–1998) 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] Quick facts Also known as, Born ... Betty Carter Also known as Lorene Carter; Lorraine Carter[1] Born Lillie Mae Jones (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 Singer-songwriter Instrument Vocals Years active 1948–1998 Labels Columbia, Peacock, ABC, Atco, United Artists, Roulette, Bet-Car,… (Source: Wikipedia)
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