name

Betty Carter (Betty Bebop), Vocal

dates

b. May 16, 1929; d. September 26, 1998

birth place

Flint, MI

description

Lionel Hampton nicknamed her Betty Bebop when he introduced her, and thereafter she grew to become one of the most distinctive vocal stylists, and a keen mentor of young talent.

hot disc

The Audience with Betty Carter

more info

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betty_Carter