Jazz
Betty Carter
Ray Copeland Trumpet, Arranger Kenny Dorham Trumpet Melba Liston Trombone Gigi Gryce Alto Saxophone Jimmy Powell Alto Saxophone Benny Golson Tenor Saxophone Jerome Richardson Tenor Saxophone Sahib Shihab Baritone Saxophone Wynton Kelly Piano Sam Jones Bass Peck Morrison Bass Specs Wright Drums Tommy Bryce Arranger Richard Wess Arranger, Conductor
Vocalist Betty Carter was one of the great individualists of jazz, invariably modifying the melody and lyrics of a song to fit her musicianly desires. Many of the tracks on this compilation come from the late '50s, when Carter began testing her extrapolationist style.
Compilation produced by Bob Beldin. All tracks recorded in the late '50s. Includes liner notes by Jim Macnie |