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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.
Betty Carter (born May 16, 1930, Flint, Michigan, U.S.—died September 26, 1998, Brooklyn, New York) American jazz singer who is best remembered for the scat and other complex musical interpretations that showcased her remarkable vocal flexibility and musical imagination.
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Betty Carter was a legendary jazz singer, bandleader, and educator who mentored many young musicians. She created her own label, Bet-Car, and developed a jazz program called Betty Carter's Jazz Ahead.
Sep 28, 1998 · Betty Carter, one of jazz's great singers and a composer and arranger whose groups were virtual schools for generations of jazz musicians, died at home in the Fort Greene section of Brooklyn on...
Sep 26, 1998 · Betty Carter was a celebrated jazz vocalist who used her voice as an improvisational instrument and reworked songs with radical creativity. Learn about her life, career, discography, and legacy on AllMusic.
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Aug 14, 2008 · For nearly 50 years, Betty Carter was an irrepressible and incomparable practitioner of the jazz vocal tradition, with an intense, adventurous style and a booming voice. The fiercely dedicated...
Learn about Betty Carter, a legendary jazz singer and teacher who created her own record label and mentored young musicians. Discover her unique style of singing, influenced by bebop and improvisation, and her achievements in jazz culture.
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