Hear & Now #46

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Hear & Now #46

Betty Carter

Please use your best sounding playback equipment and make a point to, as much as possible, just listen to the music and not simply let it be background music to other activities.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betty_Carter

Listening Tip: Betty Carter was began her professional music career as a featured vocal improvisor with jazz bands. Listen to her unique vocal tone and how she applied her creativity to interpret songs.

Betty Carter • "Blue Bird of Happiness" written by Sandor Harmati and Edward Heyman

Betty Carter • "My Favorite Things" written by Oscar Hammerstein and Richard Rodgers

Betty Carter • Live at North Sea Jazz Festival

Overall how much do you like this recording of "Blue Bird of Happiness" ?

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Overall how much do you like this video of "My Favorite Things"?

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Overall how much do you like this video of Betty Carter live at North Sea Jazz Festival?

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Betty Carter's musical style constantly evolved throughout her long career and she always led bands that closely followed her lead. After listening to the links above how would you say her musical style changed over time.

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