Betty Carter

Betty Carter

Deceased · Born: May 19, 1929 · Died: Sep 26, 1998

Personal Details

Born May 19, 1929 Flint, Michigan, USA
Parents
  • James Jones II
  • Bessie Jones
Relatives
  • Bertha Jones (Sibling)
  • Louise Jones (Sibling)
  • Vivian Jones (Sibling)
  • James Jones III (Sibling)

Biography

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."

Career

1994
Great Performances
1988
The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show
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2013
Jazz Divas Gold
Jazz Divas Gold
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1980
But Then She's Betty Carter
1975
Saturday Night Live