Actor

Betty Carter

Acting1929Flint, 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."

Details

Known for: Acting
Born: May 19, 1929
Age: 69
Place of birth: Flint, Michigan, USA
Gender: Female
Died: September 26, 1998
Also known as: Lillie Mae Jones, Betty Bebop