BETTY CARTER - The Modern Sound Of Betty Carter + Out There With Betty Carter (2012) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

The Modern Sound Of   
1    What A Little Moonlight Can Do    2:04
2    There's No You    3:08
3    I Don't Want To Set The World On Fire    2:22
4    Remember    2:24
5    My Reverie    2:47
6    Mean To Me    2:04
7    Don't Weep For The Lady    3:00
8    Jazz (Ain't Nothin' But Soul)    1:56
9    For You    2:20
10    Stormy Weather    3:21
11    At Sundown    2:42
12    On The Alamo    1:55
Out There With   
13    You're Driving Me Crazy     1:45
14    I Can't Help It     2:44
15    By The Bend Of The River    2:07
16    Bab's Blues    2:49
17    Foul Play    2:21
18    You're Getting To Be A Habit     3:30
19    On The Isle Of May    2:02
20    But Beautiful    3:58
21    All I've Got    2:15
22    Make It Last    4:30
23    Blue Bird Of Happiness    1:30
24    Something Wonderful    3:35
- BONUS TRACKS -
25    Let's Fall In Love    1:58
26    Social Call    2:37
27    Runaway    2:29
28    Frenesi    2:31
29    Gone With The Wind    4:11

BETTY CARTER - 'Round Midnight (1963-1992) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Betty Carter recorded only two albums during the 1961-1968 period. Her chance-taking style and unusual voice were mostly ignored and it would not be until the late '70s that she was finally "discovered." This Atlantic CD finds Carter backed by orchestras arranged by Claus Ogerman and Oliver Nelson. Her style was a lot freer than it had been in her earlier records but was still more accessible than it would be. Her repertoire, which includes the title cut, "Theme from Dr. Kildare," "Two Cigarettes in the Dark" and her own "Who What Why Where When" was already becoming eclectic. This is an interesting historic release. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Nothing More to Look Forward To 2'40
Richard Adler
2     Who What Why Where When 3'13
Betty Carter
3     Heart and Soul 3'21
Hoagy Carmichael / Frank Loesser
4     Call Me Darling 3'55
Dorothy Dick / Mort Fryberg / Rolf Marbet / Bert Reisfeld
5     When I Fall in Love 3'03
Edward Heyman / Victor Young
6     'Round Midnight 3'20
Bernie Hanighen / Thelonious Monk / Cootie Williams
7     I Wonder 2'34
Cecil Gant / Raymond Leveen
8     Theme from Dr. Kildare (Three Stars Will Shine Tonight) 2'45
J. Goldsmith    
9     The Good Life 2'37
Sacha Distel / Jack Reardon
10     Everybody's Somebody's Fool 2'46
Ace Adams / Lionel Hampton
11     Two Cigarettes in the Dark 2'09
Lew Pollack / Paul Francis Webster
12     Shine on Harvest Moon 2'10
Nora Bayes / Jack Norworth
13     One Note Samba 2'21
Jon Hendricks / Antônio Carlos Jobim / Newton Mendonça
Credits :    
Arranged By – Claus Ogerman (tracks: 1, 5, 9, 12, 13), Oliver Nelson (tracks: 2 to 4, 6 to 8,10, 11)
Vocals – Betty Carter

BETTY CARTER - Inside Betty Carter (1964-1993) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

These recordings can be considered the final ones of Betty Carter's early period for, by the time she next appeared on record (in 1969), the singer was much more adventurous in her improvisations. This CD reissues eight selections from Carter's rather brief 1964 Roulette LP (under 26 minutes), plus it adds seven previously unissued numbers from 1965. On the former date Carter (who is quite memorable on "This Is Always," "Some Other Time," and "Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most") is accompanied by pianist Harold Mabern, bassist Bob Cranshaw, and drummer Roy McCurdy, while the "new" session ("There Is No Greater Love" and "You're a Sweetheart" are the standouts) features guitarist Kenny Burrell plus an unknown rhythm section in the backup band. Highly recommended to Betty Carter fans and to those listeners who find her later work somewhat forbidding. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     This Is Always 3'10
Mack Gordon / Harry Warren
2     Look No Further 1'55
Richard Rodgers
3     Beware My Heart 5'07
Sam Coslow
4     My Favorite Things 1'35
Oscar Hammerstein II / Richard Rodgers
5     Some Other Time 3'46
Leonard Bernstein / Sammy Cahn / Jule Styne
6     Open the Door 3'11
Betty Carter
7     Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most 5'15
Fran Landesman / Tommy Wolf
8     Something Big 1'58
Richard Adler
9     New England 2'55
unkdown
10     The Moon Is Low 2'00
Nacio Herb Brown / Arthur Freed
11     Once in Your Life 2'54
unkdown
12     It's a Big Wide Wonderful World 1'48
John Rox
13     There Is No Greater Love 3'46
Isham Jones / Marty Symes
14     You're a Sweetheart 4'02
Harold Adamson / Jimmy McHugh
15     Isn't It Romantic? 1'44
Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers

BETTY CARTER - Finally (1975-1991) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

The title of this CD reissue probably refers to the fact that this was singer Betty Carter's first released recording in five years; a second CD (Round Midnight) also originated from the same concert. The mature Betty Carter is heard for the first time on this record which finds her taking wild chances on a set mostly dominated by standards. With the alert accompaniment of pianist Norman Simmons, bassist Lisle Atkinson and drummer Al Harewood, Carter sings some ballads very slow while other tunes are taken at rapid tempoes; the music is consistently unpredictable and often fascinating.  Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Medley: Seems Like Old Times/I Remember You/Remember 8'25
Irving Berlin / Johnny Mercer / Victor Schertzinger
2     Blue Moon 2'03
Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers
3     The Sun Died 5'29
Ray Charles / Hubert Giraud
4     I Only Have Eyes for You 2'27
Al Dubin / Harry Warren
5     Medley: Body and Soul/Heart and Soul 8'58
Johnny Green / Edward Heyman / Frank Loesser / Robert Sour
6     Medley: I Didn't Know What Time It Was/All the Things You Are/I ... 5'52
Lorenz Hart / Oscar Hammerstein II / Jerome Kern / Richard Rodgers
7     Girl Talk 5'46
Neal Hefti / Bobby Troup
8     You're a Sweetheart 4'40
Harold Adamson / Jimmy McHugh
9     Ego 3'23
Betty Carter / Randy Weston
10     All Through the Day 8'39
Oscar Hammerstein II / Jerome Kern
Credits :    
Bass – Lysle Atkinson
Drums – Al Harewood
Piano – Norman Simmons
Vocals, Arranged By – Betty Carter

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

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
Betty Carter
3     What Is It? 5'35
Betty Carter    
4     On Our Way up (Sister Candy) 1'36
Freddie Roach    
5     We Tried 5'53
Betty Carter
6     Happy 2'08
Betty Carter
7     Sunday, Monday or Always 4'19
Johnny Burke / James Van Heusen
8     Tight 1'36
Betty Carter
9     Children Learn What They Live 4'16
Written-By – Dorothy Law Nolt    
10     Sounds (Movin' On) 7'17
Betty Carter
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

BETTY CARTER - The Audience With Betty Carter (1980-1988) 2CD | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

After years of being told what she ought to do by record companies and producers, and then putting up with being ignored thanks to the public's fanatic interest in rock & roll, virtuoso jazz singer Carter started her own label. After getting her feet wet with the first few releases, she came up with this double album, which some fans would consider her masterpiece. Eventually it was licensed to Verve. The set is as faithful as possible; a transcription of her nightclub sets with piano trio backing. Interestingly enough, it is not actually recorded at a nightclub per se, because the Great American Music Hall, formerly one of San Francisco's most posh bordellos, is actually more a small theatre, with the set up just intimate enough to pull off this kind of live recording. A pity that the singer herself had to fund the project, because, in 1980, it was much more expensive and complicated to record live than it would become decades later with new technology. And no doubt Carter had to cut a few corners and make do with the results. So, most listeners will have some quibble with the sound, wishing, for example, for much more piano presence, more clarity from the drums, and so forth. This would have to be the only complaints that could be allowed over this material, recorded over three nights, and no doubt allowing plenty of choice of takes. "Sounds (Movin' On)" is Carter's "Chasin' the Trane": it is a bit more than 25 minutes worth of vocal improvisation, use of the voice as an instrument in interplay with the other musicians, and, above all, sheer energy, which is one thing it definitely has in common with the aforementioned Coltrane performance. Another thing in common with Coltrane would be the pianist, John Hicks, who comes out of McCoy Tyner, the saxophonist's main piano accompanist. Hicks goes just about as far out as his notoriously anti-avant-garde boss will allow in these circumstances. The remaining three sides are a mixture of standards and songs written by Carter. Her songwriting talents are an area that has definitely been overshadowed by her singing chops in terms of critical reception. The fourth side of this set, which consists almost totally of her originals, is a good place for one to explore the beautiful, tough-minded songs she writes. Other high points are the lovely exploration of "Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most" and, of course, the fast numbers. There is not a singer alive that takes on the tempos Betty Carter does, and it is a good thing, too. Otherwise, the cardiac wards would be full of drummers and there would be no room for anyone else to get treatment. An interesting choice amongst the songs is a version of "Caribbean Sun," written by the under-appreciated saxophonist Carlos Garnett. Carter's original gatefold packaging included a photo of the entire audience. Eugene Chadbourne  
Tracklist 1 :
1     Sounds (Movin' On) 25'20
Betty Carter
2     I Think I Got It Now 3'33
Betty Carter
3     Caribbean Sun 4'17
Carlos Garnett
4     The Trolley Song 3'37
Ralph Blane / Hugh Martin
5     Everything I Have Is Yours 6'16
Harold Adamson / Burton Lane
6     I'll Buy You a Star 2'12
Dorothy Fields / Arthur Schwartz
Tracklist 2 :    
1     I Could Write a Book 3'41
Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers
2     Can't We Talk It Over/Either It's Love or It Isin't 7'26
Ned Washington / Victor Young
3     Deep Night 2'45
Charles Henderson / Rudy Vallée
4     Spring Can Really Hang You up the Most 7'22
Fran Landesman / Tommy Wolf
5     Tight 3'44
Betty Carter
6     Fake 4'16
Betty Carter
7     So... 7'03
Betty Carter
8     My Favorite Things 4'39
Oscar Hammerstein II / Richard Rodgers
9     Open the Door 5'09
Betty Carter
Credits :    
Bass – Curtis Lundy
Drums – Kenneth Washington
Piano – John Hicks
Vocals – Betty Carter

BETTY CARTER - Whatever Happened to Love? (1989) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

A live date recorded at the Bottom Line in New York City, Whatever Happened to Love? features Betty Carter with her trio of the time backed by a 15-piece orchestra (mostly strings) conducted by David Amram. It's an enjoyable set, though not up to the ecstatic heights Ms. Carter often achieved in the '60s and early '70s. The pieces chosen are generally slow and even torchy, with the exception of her classic "With No Words" and, especially when the strings are present, there's a bit too much plushness and too little bite. But when it's only the trio, her unique voice is given a good opportunity to shine, and she digs into the material with obvious relish. Her ability to bend saccharine tunes like Bacharach's "I Cry Alone" or "Cocktails for Two" to her own creative ends is always a joy and on good display here. Overall, not an absolutely essential Carter release, but one that could well turn the heads of listeners either unfamiliar with her or those who have previously shied away. Brian Olewnick
Tracklist :
1     What a Little Moonlight Can Do 10'10
Harry Woods
2     Cocktails for Two 6'20
Sam Coslow / Arthur Johnston
3     Social Call 7'29
Gigi Gryce / Jon Hendricks
4     Goodbye 4'31
Cole Porter
5     With No Words 6'20
Betty Carter
6     New Blues (You Purrrrrr) 4'30
Betty Carter
7     I Cry Alone 7'05
Burt Bacharach / Hal David
8     Abre la Puerta 6'40
Betty Carter
9     Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye 5'48
Cole Porter
Credits :    
Arranged By – Homer Dennison, Jerry Dodgion
Bass – Curtis Lundy
Drums – Lewis Nash
Piano – Khalid Moss
Vocals – Betty Carter

BETTY CARTER - Look What I Got (1988) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

This well-rounded set gives listeners a good look at the adventurous music of Betty Carter. For this CD, she is joined by one of two rhythm sections (with either Benny Green or Stephen Scott on piano) and, on four of the nine songs, tenor saxophonist Don Braden. Carter twists and turns some familiar songs (such as "The Man I Love," "Imagination" and "The Good Life") along with a variety of lesser-known material including two songs of her own. Consistently unpredictable (whether scatting or stretching out ballads) Betty Carter's recordings are always quite stimulating. Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Look What I Got! 5'41
Betty Carter
2     That Sunday, That Summer 4'51
Joe Sherman / George David Weiss
3     The Man I Love 7'28
George Gershwin / Ira Gershwin
4     All I Got 4'40
Diane Cole
5     Just Like the Movies (Time) 4'20
Betty Carter
6     Imagination 4'23
Johnny Burke / James Van Heusen
7     Mr. Gentleman 2'40
Betty Carter
8     Make It Last 6'00
Bob Haymes
9     The Good Life 6'58
Sacha Distel / Jack Reardon
Credits :    
Bass – Ira Coleman (tracks: 2, 8, 9), Michael Bowie (tracks: 1, 3 to 7)
Drums – Lewis Nash (tracks: 2, 9), Troy Davis (2) (tracks: 8), Winard Harper (tracks: 1, 3 to 7)
Piano – Benny Green (tracks: 1, 3 to 7), Stephen Scott (5) (tracks: 2, 8, 9)
Saxophone – Don Braden (tracks: 2, 3, 5, 9)
Vocals – Betty Carter

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

BETTY CARTER - It's Not About the Melody (1992) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

A song's melody is simply a reference point and a beginning for Carter; she takes words and inverts, probes and extends them, embellishes themes, changes moods and alters rhythms. She's a vocal improviser in a manner few have equaled, and if her voice lacks the clarity and timbre of the all-time greats, she's more than compensated with incredible timing, flexibility and power. Throughout this 11-track effort, Carter's vocals direct and steer the responses of pianist Cyrus Chestnut, bassist Ariel J. Roland and drummer Lewis Nash. It was yet another memorable outing for Betty Carter, an all-time great. Ron Wynn
Tracklist :
1     Naima's Love Song 8:25
Betty Carter / John Hicks
2     Stay as Sweet as You Are 7:11
Mack Gordon / Harry Revel
3     Make Him Believe 5:10
Betty Carter    
4     I Should Care 3:26
Sammy Cahn / Axel Stordahl / Paul Weston
5     Once upon a Summertime 5:58
Eddie Barclay / Michel Legrand / Eddy Marnay / Johnny Mercer
6     You Go to My Head 5:35
J. Fred Coots / Haven Gillespie    
7     In the Still of the Night 4:07
Cole Porter    
8     When It's Sleepy Time Down South 7:45
Clarence Muse / Otis Rene / Leon René
9     The Love We Had Yesterday 7:17
Pat Watson    
10     Dip Bag 8:57
Betty Carter    
11     You're Mine, You 7:12
Johnny Green / Edward Heyman
Credits :
Bass – Ariel J. Roland (pistas: 1,3,4,6,7,10,11), Christian McBride (pistas: 2,5,8), Walter Booker (pistas: 9)
Drums – Clarence Penn (pistas: 3,4,10,11), Jeff "Tain" Watts (pistas: 1,9), Lewis Nash (pistas: 2,5-8)
Piano – Cyrus Chestnut (pistas: 3,4,6,7,10,11), John Hicks (pistas: 1,9), Mulgrew Miller (pistas: 2,5,8)
Tenor Saxophone – Craig Handy (pistas: 1,9)
Vocals – Betty Carter

BETTY CARTER - I Didn't Know What Time It Was (1993) Unofficial Release | FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1    Intro    7:49
2    What's New? 3:55
Written-By – Bob Haggart, Johnny Burke
3    Tight 1:49
Written-By – Betty Carter
Medley    9:33
4.1    If I Should Lose You
Written-By – Leo Robin, Ralph Rainger
4.2    Just Friends
Written-By – John Klenner, Sam M. Lewis
4.3    I Didn't Know What Time It Was
Written-By – Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers
4.4    Star Eyes
Written-By – Don Raye, Gene DePaul
4.5        All The Things You Are
Written-By – Dorothy Fields, Jerome Kern       
5    My Favorite Things 1:42
Written-By – Oscar Hammerstein II, Richard Rodgers
6    You're A Sweetheart 3:16
Written-By – Harold Adamson, Jimmy McHugh
7    All Through The Day 4:19
Written-By – Jimmy Van Heusen, Sonny Burke
Credits :
Double Bass – Dennis Owen
Drums – Cliff Barbaro
Piano – John Hicks
Vocals – Betty Carter

BETTY CARTER - Feed The Fire (1994) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Taken from a live 1993 performance in London, Feed the Fire is an album filled with surprises. Betty Carter is known for her practice of featuring hot new up-and-coming musicians in her bands, but on this recording she is accompanied by established, world-class talent: Geri Allen, Dave Holland, and Jack DeJohnette. Dave Holland demonstrates why he is one of the greatest living bassists with his unerring sense of melody and pitch. Jack DeJohnette, an acknowledged master of the drums for 30 years, is nothing less than explosive, punctuating the solo statements of his bandmates with powerful flurries. Allen's touch is reminiscent of Keith Jarrett's at times, such as on her excellent solo on "Love Notes." Although Carter shares the spotlight unselfishly, her own contributions are clearly the focal point of Feed the Fire. On the fantastic title track, Allen sets up a percolating rhythmic figure, joined by Holland and DeJohnette. Then Carter enters, scatting her way through the changes, eschewing singing in the traditional sense. Her vocal improvisations are on par with any instrumentalists, a claim one cannot make about many singers. On ballads, such as the exquisite "Lover Man," Carter soars, caressing the melodies with a satin touch, dancing around the music with impeccable phrasing, dropping low into her register for punctuation. It is heady, hypnotizing stuff. Feed the Fire is an interesting album, with many wonderful moments, such as the unison ascending figures in "Sometimes I'm Happy" or the Carter/DeJohnette duet of "What Is This Tune?" However, it is not perfect, and tends to drag toward the end. Tracks go on for too long, and, as wonderful as Carter's singing is, and as compelling as it is to listen to the interaction of these four great musicians, the quality of the music itself tends to wander a bit. Nevertheless, it is a strong album, well worth searching out. Daniel Gioffre  
Tracklist :
1    Feed The Fire 11'20
Composed By – Geri Allen
2    Love Notes 7'11
Composed By – Betty Carter, Mark Zubek
3    Sometimes I'm Happy 3'33
Composed By – Clifford Grey, Irving Caesar, Vincent Youmans
4    Lover Man 9'13
Composed By – Jimmy Davis, Jimmy Sherman, Roger "Ram" Ramirez
5    I'm All Smiles 5'26
Composed By – Herbert Martin, Michael Leonard
6    If I Should Lose You 6'24
Composed By – Leo Robin, Ralph Rainger
7    All Or Nothing At All 8'11
Composed By – Arthur Altman, Jack Lawrence
8    What Is This Tune? 7'20
Composed By – Betty Carter, Jack DeJohnette
9    Day Dream 12'08
Composed By – Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington, John Latouche
10    B's Blues 2:21
Composed By – Betty Carter
Credits :
Bass – Dave Holland (pistas: 1 to 5, 7, 9, 10)
Drums – Jack DeJohnette (pistas: 1 to 5, 8 to 10)
Piano – Geri Allen (pistas: 1 to 6, 9, 10)
Vocals – Betty Carter

BETTY CARTER - I'm Yours, You're Mine (1996) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1    This Time  7:43
Written-By – Jule Styne
2    I'm Yours, You're Mine 9:34
Written-By – Betty Carter, Curtis Lundy
3    Lonely House 6:29
Written-By – Kurt Weill, Langston Hughes
4    Close Your Eyes 7:45
Written-By – Bernice Petkere
5    Useless Landscape 7:16
Lyrics By [English Lyrics] – Ray Gilbert
Written-By – Aloysio De Oliveira, Antonio Carlos Jobim
6    East Of The Sun 4:50
Written-By – Brooks Bowman
7    September Song 10:19
Written-By – Kurt Weill, Maxwell Anderson
Credits :
Bass – Curtis Lundy (pistas: 1, 2, 4 to 6), Matt Hughes (pistas: 1, 3, 7)
Drums – Gregory Hutchinson
Piano – Xavier Davis
Tenor Saxophone – Mark Shim
Trombone – Andre Hayward
Vocals, Producer – Betty Carter

BETTY CARTER - The Music Never Stops (1992-2019) FLAC (tracks+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1    Ms. B.C. 3'10
2    Make It Last 5'45
3    30 Years 4'35
4    Why Him?/Where Or When/What's New 15'46
5    Tight!/Mr. Gentleman 4'32
6    Social Call 2'29
7    Moonlight In Vermont 4'37
8    The Good Life 5'47
9    Bridges 9'30
10    If I Should Lose You 6'47
11    Most Gentlemen Don't Like Love 4'27
12    Make Him Believe 5'26
13    Frensi 3'14

BETTY CARTER | CARMEN McRAE - The Carmen McRae - Betty Carter Duets (1996) APE (image+.cue), lossless

Tracklist :
1     Carmen McRae, Betty Carter - What's New? 4'20
Johnny Burke / Bob Haggart
2     Carmen McRae, Betty Carter - Stolen Moments 3'36
Oliver Nelson
3     Carmen McRae, Betty Carter But Beautiful 5'55
Johnny Burke / James Van Heusen
4     Carmen McRae, Betty Carter - Am I Blue 6'45
Harry Akst / Grant Clarke
5     Carmen McRae, Betty Carter -  Glad to Be Unhappy/Where or When 5'33
Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers
6     Carmen McRae, Betty Carter - Sometimes I'm Happy 7'54
Irving Caesar / Clifford Grey / Vincent Youmans
7     Carmen McRae, Betty Carter - Isn't It Romantic? 2'57
Lorenz Hart / Richard Rodgers
8     Carmen McRae, Betty Carter - Sophisticated Lady 3'34
Duke Ellington / Irving Mills / Mitchell Parish
9     Carmen McRae, Betty Carter - It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) 6'10
Duke Ellington / Irving Mills
10     Carmen McRae - I Hear Music 2'52
Burton Lane / Frank Loesser
11     Carmen McRae - Love Dance 8'09
Ivan Lins / Vitor Martins / Paul Williams
12     Carmen McRae - That Old Devil Moon 3'48
E.Y. "Yip" Harburg / Burton Lane
Credits :
Jim Hughart - Bass
Eric Gunnison - Piano
Winard Harper - Drums
Carmen McRae, Betty Carter - Vocals 

KING PLEASURE / ANNIE ROSS - King Pleasure Sings, Annie Ross Sings (1987) APE (image+.cue), lossless

The brief life span of classic jazz vocalese singing found its first inspiration in these King Pleasure sides. Pleasure vocalized many bebop solos by the likes of James Moody, Charlie Parker, and Lester Young, often adding his own hip and witty lyrics to the mix. Initially issued on his debut, Moody's Mood for Love, the first eight sides here include solid senders like "Parker's Mood," "Red Top" (based on a Gene Ammons solo and featuring singer Betty Carter), and "Jumpin' With Symphony Sid" (Lester Young). Balancing out the boppish fare, Pleasure also delivers ballads like "This Is Always" (featuring the Dave Lambert Singers) and his own composition, "Don't Be Scared" (up-and-coming vocalese star Jon Hendriks guests). Future Hendriks cohort Annie Ross co-headlines this LP, matching Pleasure's best with hits like "Twisted" (Wardell Gray) and "Farmer's Market" (Art Farmer). Her wordless scat feature, "Annie's Lament," is a highlight as well. A must for bop and vocal jazz fans. by Stephen Cook
Tracklist:
King Pleasure Sings
1 –King Pleasure Red Top 3:12
Bass – Peck Morrison
Drums – Herbie Lovelle
Piano – Ed Swanston
Tenor Saxophone – Charlie Ferguson
Trumpet – Eddie Lewis
Vocals – Betty Carter
2 –King Pleasure Jumpin' With Symphony Sid 2:34
Bass – Peck Morrison
Drums – Herbie Lovelle
Piano – Ed Swanston
Tenor Saxophone – Charlie Ferguson
Trumpet – Eddie Lewis
3 –King Pleasure Sometimes I'm Happy 2:55
Bass – Percy Heath
Drums – Kenny Clarke
Piano – John Lewis 
Vocals – Dave Lambert Singers
4 –King Pleasure This Is Always 3:12
Bass – Percy Heath
Drums – Kenny Clarke
Piano – John Lewis
Vocals – Dave Lambert Singers
5 –King Pleasure What Can I Say (After I Say I'm Sorry) 3:09
Bass – Percy Heath
Drums – Kenny Clarke
Piano – John Lewis 
6 –King Pleasure Don't Get Scared 3:18
Baritone Saxophone – Danny Bank
Bass – Paul Chambers 
Drums – Joe Harris 
Piano – Jimmy Jones 
Tenor Saxophone – Lucky Thompson
Trombone – J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding
Vocals – Eddie Jefferson, Jon Hendricks
7 –King Pleasure Parker's Mood 2:55
Bass – Percy Heath
Drums – Kenny Clarke
Piano – John Lewis 
8 –King Pleasure I'm Gone 3:27
Baritone Saxophone – Danny Bank
Bass – Paul Chambers 
Drums – Kenny Clarke
Piano – Jimmy Jones 
Tenor Saxophone – Lucky Thompson
Trombone – J.J. Johnson, Kai Winding
Vocals – Eddie Jefferson, The Three Riffs
Annie Ross Sings
9 –Annie Ross Twisted 2:37
Bass – Percy Heath
Drums – Art Blakey
Organ – Ram Ramirez
Piano – Teacho Wiltshire
10 –Annie Ross Farmer's Market 2:43
Bass – Percy Heath
Drums – Art Blakey
Organ – Ram Ramirez
Piano – Teacho Wiltshire
11 –Annie Ross The Time Was Right 3:16
Bass – Percy Heath
Drums – Art Blakey
Organ – Ram Ramirez
Piano – George Wallington
12 –Annie Ross Annie's Lament 2:58
Bass – Percy Heath
Drums – Art Blakey
Organ – Ram Ramirez
Piano – George Wallington
Créditos
Arranged By [Arranged And Directed] – Quincy Jones (tracks: 6, 8, 11, 12)
Vocals – Annie Ross (tracks: 13 to 16), King Pleasure (tracks: 1 to 12)

BETTY CARTER - The Complete 1948-1961 (2012) 2CD / FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Includes 4 Albums:
Betty Carter and Ray Bryant - Meet Betty Carter And Ray Bryant (1955)
Betty Carter - Out There With Betty Carter (1958)
Betty Carter - The Modern Sound Of Betty Carter (1960)
Ray Charles And Betty Carter - Ray Charles And Betty Carter (1961)