Quote of the day
War is not its own end, except in some catastrophic slide into absolute damnation. It's peace that's wanted. Some better peace than the one you started with.
Betty Carter
Born: May 16, 1929
Died: September 26, 1998 (aged 69)
Bio: Betty Carter 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.
Known for:
- Ray Charles and Betty Carter (1961)
- Duets: Live at the Great American Music Hall (1987)
- The Audience with Betty Carter (1980)
- Meet Betty Carter and Ray Bryant (1955)
- Social Call (1980)