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Betty Carter 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.
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Recording Artist
Recording Artist
Betty Carter | |
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 Carter in 1978 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Lillie Mae Jones |
| Born | May 16, 1929 Flint, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | September 26, 1998 (aged 69) Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, post-bop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1948–1998 |
| Labels | Columbia, Peacock, ABC, Atco, United Artists, Roulette, Bet-Car, Verve |
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