I love Betty Carter. Got to see her live once a couple of years before she died. An amazing performer, wonderful voice. Not the easiest music, it takes a few listens to 'get it'. I would reccomend "Dropping Things", it's probably the best of her later work. For earlier work, the live cd "The Audience with Betty Carter" (Crappy title, excellent disc) is a must-have. And, "Ray Charles and Betty Carter", a duet album, is great as well.
Tyler I don't know much about Betty Carter but now I have your recommendation to check her out, too ;-) Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com
