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
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Open the DoorBetty Carter
Baby, It's Cold OutsideRay Charles, Frank Sinatra and Betty Carter
Baby, It's Cold OutsideRay Charles, Frank Sinatra and Betty Carter
Takes Two to TangoBetty Carter and Ray Charles
People Will Say We're in LoveRay Charles and Betty Carter
But on the Other Hand BabyBetty Carter and Ray Charles
Open the DoorBetty Carter
Inside Betty Carter
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Baby, It's Cold OutsideRay Charles, Frank Sinatra and Betty Carter
Ray Charles and Betty Carter
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Baby, It's Cold OutsideRay Charles, Frank Sinatra and Betty Carter
Ray Charles and Betty Carter
Takes Two to TangoBetty Carter and Ray Charles
Ray Charles and Betty Carter
People Will Say We're in LoveRay Charles and Betty Carter
Ray Charles and Betty Carter
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But on the Other Hand BabyBetty Carter and Ray Charles
Ray Charles and Betty Carter
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