Betty Carter

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."

Department: Acting

Place of Birth: Flint, Michigan, USA

Birthday: May 19, 1929

Deathday: September 26, 1998

Adult: No

Gender: Female

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Known For:

September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill
...But Then, She's Betty Carter