Cast
Betty Carter
Acting
Cast
Betty Carter
Known for
Acting
Born
1929-05-19
From
Flint, Michigan, USA
Died
1998-09-26
Also known as Lillie Mae Jones, Betty Bebop
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."
