Biography of betty carter
Biography of betty carter
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Betty Carter
American jazz singer-songwriter (–)
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| Birth name | Lillie Mae Jones |
| Also known as | Lorene Carter; Lorraine Carter[1] |
| Born | ()May 16, Flint, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | September 26, () (aged&#;69) Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, post-bop |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | – |
| Labels | Columbia, Peacock, ABC, Atco, United Artists, Roulette, Bet-Car, Verve |
Musical artist
Betty Carter (born Lillie Mae Jones; May 16, – September 26, ) 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.[1] Vocalist Carmen McRae once remarked: "There's really only one jazz singer—only one: Betty Carter."[2]:&#;xiv&#;[3]
Early life
Carter was born in Flint, Michigan, and grew