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Betty Carter

American jazz singer

Died when: 68 years 133 days (820 months)
Star Sign: Taurus

 

Betty Carter

Betty Carter (born Lillie Mae Jones;May 16, 1929 – September 26, 1998) 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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