Betty Carter

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Born on May 19, 1929 (96 years old)

Passed Away on September 26, 1998

From Flint, Michigan, USA

Known for Acting

Biography

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."

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