Betty Carter

American jazz vocalist from Flint, Michigan (1929-1998). Lillie Mae Jones. 'The Queen of Jazz.' Look What I Got (1988, Grammy), The Audience with Betty Carter (1979, live masterpiece). 'Tight,' 'Open the Door.' Bebop vocal improvisation at its most daring. Scatted like a horn player. Ran Bet-Car Records independently. Mentored dozens of young musicians.