Betty Carter Musical artist

Betty Carter (born Lillie Mae Jones, May 16, 1929 – 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. The vocalist Carmen McRae once remarked, "There's really only one jazz singer – only one: Betty Carter."

Personal facts

Birth date	May 16, 1929
Birth place	Michigan , Flint Michigan , United States
Date of death	September 26, 1998
Place of death	Los Angeles , United States

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Musical artist

Career started	1948
Career ended	1998
Background	Solo singer
genre	Jazz Post-bop
instrument	Singing
record label	ABC Records Atco Records Peacock Records Roulette Records Columbia Records Bet-Car Records Verve Records United Artists Records