Betty Carter
Acting
Born: 1929-05-19 in Flint, Michigan, USA
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."
Known For
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest
The Cosby Show
Amanda Woods
September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill
Self