BETTY CARTER - Droppin' Things (1990) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Betty Carter's second Verve album solidified her credentials as one of jazz's top singers. Her trio of the period (pianist Marc Cary, bassist Tarus Mateen and drummer Gregory Hutchinson) are joined by trumpeter Freddie Hubbard (shortly before his decline) and tenor saxophonist Craig Handy on four of the seven selections while a medley of "Stardust" and "Memories of You" finds Carter accompanied by pianist Geri Allen.Other highlights include "I Love Music," "What's the Use of Wond'rin'" and "Droppin' Things." With the exception of the Geri Allen medley, this consistently stimulating music was recorded live at the Bottom Line in New York. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     30 Years 3'58
Betty Carter
2     Stardust/Memories of You 12'37
Hoagy Carmichael / Mitchell Parish
3     What's the Use of Wond'rin' 5'22
Oscar Hammerstein II / Richard Rodgers
4     Open the Door '90 5'20
Betty Carter
5     Droppin' Things 6'34
Betty Carter    
6     I Love Music 7'40
Burton Lane / Alan Jay Lerner
7     Why Him? 7'50
Burton Lane / Alan Jay Lerner
8     Dull Day (In Chicago) 12'13
Betty Carter
Credits :    
Bass – Tarus Mateen
Drums – Gregory Hutchinson
Piano – Geri Allen (tracks: 2), Marc Cary
Tenor Saxophone – Craig Handy (tracks: 4, 5, 7, 8)
Trumpet – Freddy Hubbard (tracks: 4, 5, 7, 8)
Vocals, Producer – Betty Carter