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
Musical artist
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]
^ ab"Betty Carter". Encyclopædia Britannica Online. 2012.
^Bauer, William R. (2002). Open the Door: The Life and Music of Betty Carter. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press. ISBN 978-0472067916.
^"Today in Jazz History". National Museum of American History. March 27, 2015. Retrieved May 13, 2019.
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