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Betty Carter (born Lillie Mae Jones; May 16, 1930 – 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.

Original Album plus Bonus Tracks 1958. Artist: Betty Carter.

After getting her feet wet with the first few releases, she came up with this double album, which some fans would consider her masterpiece. Eventually it was licensed to Verve. The set is as faithful as possible; a transcription of her nightclub sets with piano trio backing.

Complete your Betty Carter collection. Great example of what Betty was up to in the mid- Seventies, produced on Betty's own small and pioneering label ( she was the first woman to create her own label), Bet-Car, which she created when she could not land a major label deal. The woman was an unstoppable force of nature, and this shows on her performances here as well, backed by a great trio consisting of Daniel Mixon or Onaje Alan Gumbs, piano, Buster Williams, bass, Louis Hayes or Chip Lyles, drums.

Live album by Betty Carter. Feed the Fire is a 1994 live album by the American jazz singer Betty Carter. The album was recorded at London's Royal Festival Hall during Carter's European tour Carter, who predominantly worked with young musicians at this stage of her career, was accompanied by an established trio of pianist Geri Allen, bassist Dave Holland and drummer Jack DeJohnette.

The Betty Carter Album is a 1976 album by Betty Carter. It is unique among her albums in its use of overdubbing on some tracks to allow her to record multiple vocal lines. It was also her first album for which she wrote the majority of the songs herself. The album was originally released on Carter's own Bet-Car label. It was first reissued on CD by Verve in 1988. You're a Sweetheart" (Harold Adamson, Jimmy McHugh) – 3:57. I Can't Help It" (Betty Carter) – 2:45. What is It?" (Carter) – 5:35.