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Betty Carter

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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. Vocalist Carmen McRae once remarked: "There's really only one jazz singer—only one: Betty Carter.": xiv

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Type: Person
Area: United States
Born: May 16th, 1929
Died: September 26th, 1998
Genres: Bebop Hard Bop Jazz Post-bop Vocal Jazz
Labels: Rhino

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Last updated: April 23rd, 2017