Betty Carter

    Betty Carter

    May 19, 1929 (95 years old) in Flint, Michigan, USA

    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

    Saturday Night LiveSaturday Night Live
    The Cosby ShowThe Cosby Show
    September Songs: The Music of Kurt WeillSeptember Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill
    ...But Then, She's Betty Carter...But Then, She's Betty Carter

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