BETTY CARTER - The Betty Carter Album (1976-1988) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Originally put out by singer Betty Carter on her Bet-Car label, this set from her struggling years has since been reissued on CD by Verve. Joined by either Daniel Mixon or Onaje Alan Gumbs on piano, bassist Buster Wiliams and Louis Hayes or Chip Lyles on drums, Betty Carter really digs into the material (the majority of which are her originals), using unusual tempoes (and sometimes quick changes) and coming up with rather spontaneous and sometimes abstract interpretations; "You're a Sweetheart" (which has remained in Carter's repertoire for years) is a highlight. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     You're a Sweetheart 3'57
Harold Adamson / Jimmy McHugh
2     I Can't Help It 2'45
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3     What Is It? 5'35
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4     On Our Way up (Sister Candy) 1'36
Freddie Roach    
5     We Tried 5'53
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6     Happy 2'08
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7     Sunday, Monday or Always 4'19
Johnny Burke / James Van Heusen
8     Tight 1'36
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9     Children Learn What They Live 4'16
Written-By – Dorothy Law Nolt    
10     Sounds (Movin' On) 7'17
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Credits :    
Arranged By, Producer, Vocals – Betty Carter
Bass – Buster Williams
Drums – Chip Lyles (tracks: 2, 8, 9, 10), Louis Hayes
Piano – Danny Mixon, Onaje Allan Gumbs (tracks: 1, 3, 7)
Vocals – Betty Carter