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
| Birth Location | Flint, Michigan, USA |
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| Born | 1929-05-19 |
| Died | 1998-09-26 |
Movies
...But Then, She's Betty Carter
Original Music Composer
1980