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Betty Carter

Renowned jazz singer Betty Carter was known for her improvisational style and was equally as unpredictable as she was imaginative. Her reputation and influence has lasted long since her passing in 1998; vocalist Carmen McRae is one of many whom have sung her praises, stating "there's really only one jazz singer - only one: Betty Carter". Born in Flint, Michigan in 1930, she studied piano at the Detroit Conservatory of Music before singing in jazz clubs, theatres and bars from the age of 16. She was initially asked by Lionel Hampton to join his band in 1948, but was repeatedl...