Betty being chaperoned by three SIMA members at an Aussie tour arrival dinner, in Kings Cross (Sydney inner city funky brasserie)..young blond man approaches the table ..bows and sez..."excuse me Miss Carter I've been a fan for years as we all have..please join us for a drink if you have time....Gordon Sumner + touring band don't u kno......Betty's a freekin' rythmn legend......always
Wow the ideas flowing out of Betty's instrument will challenge any instrumentalist and did, which is why the young lions all came up under her tutelage.
Every time I watch her on video, it reminds me of all of the times we spent together at her home in New York with her sons. She was just as talented at home as she was on the stage. I really miss her! But, my memories of her will live on...
madame Betty, always reserved a seat for me. I am one of her biggest fans since i was 12 when they thought her unorthodox with the braids and what is now called locks. Dreadful she was not, in Europe she was accepted. The queen of bee bop and left behind a legacy that can never be filled. All the young neophytes she had play with her...I hope they appreciate the experience. I will miss you Madame Carter.
Under recorded jazz master! When it comes to scat singing and inventing on the spot the way a master musician would play his or her instrument, I can't think of any one who did it better than Ms Betty Carter and Leon Thomas. There are some other geniuses who did it with demonic delight, but Betty and Leon are my favorites.
Betty being chaperoned by three SIMA members at an Aussie tour arrival dinner, in Kings Cross (Sydney inner city funky brasserie)..young blond man approaches the table ..bows and sez..."excuse me Miss Carter I've been a fan for years as we all have..please join us for a drink if you have time....Gordon Sumner + touring band don't u kno......Betty's a freekin' rythmn legend......always
kevinherbert 3 weeks ago
giant singer you r the greatest forever
armagedontoulon 3 weeks ago
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
liubojarreau 1 month ago
Wow the ideas flowing out of Betty's instrument will challenge any instrumentalist and did, which is why the young lions all came up under her tutelage.
nancydrew5 1 month ago
Look at the "Tain' holdin it down on the drums!
nancydrew5 1 month ago
super scat!!!!!!!!!!!!!
liubojarreau 2 months ago
Betty jazzes, rox, funkz...everything...my idea of a complete player..if there's such a thing..
kevinherbert 3 months ago
Who is this rhythm section? Am I crazy or is that Tain on drums and Kenny Kirkland at the piano? Bass player, anyone?
steveblum 4 months ago
@steveblum Robert Hurst
Cymbalgroove 3 months ago
@steveblum
You ain't krazy, that's just a Krazy rhythm section, badazz ain't they. Wow just wow! All dem bad cats backing Ms. Carter!
nancydrew5 1 month ago
Lord, this is so tight!
goreri 4 months ago
One of the best bands ever on TV! Certainly network.
Girolata 5 months ago
Bad Lady can SWANG!!!!!!
stangilmer 5 months ago
She was a Great One! Love her total style.
tweet1023 5 months ago
CANT GET ENOUGH OF THIS SONGGGGG!!!!!!!!!
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fastborzoi 5 months ago
Sheer jazz brilliance. She was one of the GREATS!!!
joliegarrett 9 months ago 2
The great Betty Carter!
umpire504 9 months ago
one of the best Betty Carter live recordings ever, and that's saying A LOT
fastborzoi 9 months ago
is that a Jeff Tain Watts on drums?
TheBarabuzz 11 months ago 2
@TheBarabuzz Yes it is.
meelaje1981 4 months ago
Every time I watch her on video, it reminds me of all of the times we spent together at her home in New York with her sons. She was just as talented at home as she was on the stage. I really miss her! But, my memories of her will live on...
Inealroe 1 year ago 10
madame Betty, always reserved a seat for me. I am one of her biggest fans since i was 12 when they thought her unorthodox with the braids and what is now called locks. Dreadful she was not, in Europe she was accepted. The queen of bee bop and left behind a legacy that can never be filled. All the young neophytes she had play with her...I hope they appreciate the experience. I will miss you Madame Carter.
Jhadzia 1 year ago 7
Great post, (one of the) best band(s) ever!!!
Thanks very much
Peace out
Fjord76 1 year ago
That's sho-nuff "TIGHT"!!
beeshor1 1 year ago
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ccdbassics 1 year ago
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The1cclarke 1 year ago
superb!
RizRa 1 year ago
Meravigliosa!
carlocoseca 1 year ago
Under recorded jazz master! When it comes to scat singing and inventing on the spot the way a master musician would play his or her instrument, I can't think of any one who did it better than Ms Betty Carter and Leon Thomas. There are some other geniuses who did it with demonic delight, but Betty and Leon are my favorites.
LuizPagan 1 year ago
I shall forever celebrate the artistry and genius of Betty Carter. Thank you so much for posting.
bobg504 1 year ago
GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chords4U 1 year ago