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Betty Carter

Betty Carter

Betty Carter (born Lillie Mae Jones) 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."

Known for

September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill
September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill
1994 • Self
...But Then, She's Betty Carter
1980 • Self

Full filmography

Betty Carter – Biography, Known For & Filmography