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Pianists · 1929–1998

Betty Carter

American jazz singer, recording artist, songwriter (1929–1998)

Born: 16 May 1929
Flint
Died: 26 September 1998
Brooklyn
Country: United States
Record labels: Columbia Records, ABC Records, Peacock Records
Discography: 22 albums

Biography

Betty Carter was a jazz musician who played piano and voice. Betty Carter was born on 16 May 1929 in Flint and died on 26 September 1998 in Brooklyn. The music is usually filed under jazz and post-bop. Record labels: Columbia Records, ABC Records and Peacock Records. The discography here lists 22 albums, from “Out There With Betty Carter” (1958) to “Cherry Pie” (2020). Honours include National Medal of Arts (1997) and NEA Jazz Masters.

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."

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Out There With Betty Carter 1958

The Modern Sound of Betty Carter 1960

’Round Midnight 1963

Inside Betty Carter 1964

The Betty Carter Album 1972

'Round Midnight 1975 · Live

Finally 1975 · Live

Now It's My Turn 1976

Look What I Got! 1988

The Audience With Betty Carter 1988 · Live

The Bebop Girl 1989

Droppin' Things 1990 · Live

It's Not About the Melody 1992

At the Village Vanguard 1993 · Live

Feed the Fire 1994

Love Notes 1994

Meet Betty Carter and Ray Bryant / Little Susie 1995

I'm Yours, You're Mine 1996

Let's Fall in Love (The Gigi Gryce / Ray Bryant / Richard Wess Sessions) 2005

Avant‐Garde Jazz (Remastered) 2019

The Music Never Stops 2019 · Live

Cherry Pie 2020

Also plays on

Albums where Betty Carter is credited as a sideman

1961

Ray Charles and Betty Carter — Ray Charles & Betty Carter

performer, vocals

Awards

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Betty Carter play?

Betty Carter is known for playing piano and voice.

When and where was Betty Carter born?

Betty Carter was born 16 May 1929 in Flint.

What are Betty Carter's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Out There With Betty Carter (1958), The Modern Sound of Betty Carter (1960), ’Round Midnight (1963), Inside Betty Carter (1964) and The Betty Carter Album (1972).

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