BETTY CARTER - At the Village Vanguard (1970-1993) FLAC (tracks), lossless

 Betty Carter's remarkable early-'70s LPs were initially available only on her own poorly distributed label. This live date captured Carter when her voice was its most pliable, her delivery in full bloom and her range and power at their peak. She could scat with a fury and rhythmic intensity that were almost magical, then turn a slow tune like "The Sun Died" or "Body and Soul" into a showcase by emphasizing key lyrics, subtly changing each stanza, or increasing the pace at an unexpected moment. This deserves full attention, as it represents Betty Carter still evolving and perfecting her matchless technique.  Ron Wynn
Tracklist :
1     By the Bend of the River 1'52
Clara Edwards
2     Ego 3'04
Betty Carter / Randy Weston
3     Body and Soul 5'21
Frank Eyton / Johnny Green / Edward Heyman / Robert Sour
4     Heart and Soul 7'38
Hoagy Carmichael / Frank Loesser
5     The Surrey With the Fringe on Top 7'38
Oscar Hammerstein II / Richard Rodgers
6     Girl Talk 4'20
Neal Hefti / Bobby Troup
7     I Didn't Know What Time It Was 2'08
Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers
8     All the Things You Are 0'59
Oscar Hammerstein II / Jerome Kern
9     I Could Write a Book 2'18
Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers
10     The Sun Died 3'31
Ray Charles / Hubert Giraud / Pierre LeRoye
11     Please Do Something 3'03
Betty Carter
Credits :    
Arranged By, Producer, Vocals – Betty Carter
Bass – Lysle Atkinson
Drums – Al Harewood
Piano – Norman Simmons