What is Betty Carter's full name?
Lillie Mae Jones
Betty Carter nickname(s):
Betty Be-Bop
Betty Carter date of birth:
May 16, 1929
How old was Betty Carter when died?
69
Where was Betty Carter born?
Flint, Michigan, USA
When did Betty Carter die?
September 26, 1998
Where did Betty Carter die?
Los Angeles, California, United States
Betty Carter body shape:
Slim
What color is Betty Carter's hair?
Black
Is Betty Carter gay or straight?
Straight
What is Betty Carter's ethnicity?
Black
What is Betty Carter nationality?
American
What is Betty Carter's occupation?
Jazz vocalist
Betty Carter claim to fame:
Baby It's Cold Outside
What genre is Betty Carter's work?
Jazz, post-bop
What instruments does Betty Carter play?
Vocals
Short Biography
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. The vocalist Carmen McRae once remarked, "There's really only one jazz singer – only one: Betty Carter."