Betty Carter Trio Cees Slinger and the Boy Edgar Orchestra France 1968

[@DevinLessard-sp2dd]

i'm so glad to be able to hear this genius, we are jazz gods.

[@sulevisydanmaa9981]

BETTY BEBOP boppin, never droppin ....music 4 eternity; the tip of human spontaneity, creativity @ its most vivid maximum, exponentially ascending . . .

[@vova47]

Dutch Cees Slinger Trio was one of the best rhythm sections in Europe - they could (and did) play with anyone! Bravo!

[@MrNewktrane]

One of the greatest musicians this country has ever produced & like so many of her peers- those in her home country can only now witness visual evidence of her genius 50 years on only thanks to the many countries around the world who had the audacity to actually film America's greatest contribution to the world. Betty Carter, the definition of complete original, innovation, gorgeous, all time band leader, and a continuous inspiration for those artists who dare to step out on that edge of endless creativity. Thanks for posting this as while I have live recordings of hers covering a 4 decade span give or take, I was never blessed to see her in person. As always, the one of a kind music she left behind lives on.

[@davidholiday4494]

Hello MRnewkTrane: I agree with you totally. Betty knocked me out from the first time I heard her. I am so sorry you were never able to see her live. She used to come to London every year or so, because of that I was able to see her at least 3 times in a small jazz club (Ronnie Scott's) and she was always stupendous. I miss her. D

[@MrNewktrane]

@@davidholiday4494 👍

[@davidsambora8924]

RIGHT ON!!! We are SO FORTUNATE that "others" documented much of OUR history for the whole world to enjoy...

[@teddypantelas]

I agree with you 100% and couldn’t say it better! She was the greatest, jazz singer! Even Carmen McRae said there was only one jazz singer and that’s Betty Carter. I had the privilege of seeing her twice and the second time I saw her I talked with her for at least 20 minutes at the bar. It had the privilege of hearing her thoughts about using young musicians, and what she demands from them. This video was especially astounding to me because of her being in 1968 and her singing the way she did even back, then is definitely a new frontier and the new way of singing this music!

[@sulevisydanmaa9981]

WHATTT ? She was ezy to catch, constantly touring all over. Saw her thrice, 1st in Stockholm 6/85, a nearly 4hr gig till 4am or sth, without a break. Incredible feat. Fasching on Kungsgatan. read my comment above, just put up. Also got into her hotel room 7/96. Autograph on her bare shoulder on the cover of her early ABC-Paramount lp, to my 1st name, correctly spelled. LIFE .... & death ......

[@ShadavionGrant]

A documentary needs to be made about her!!!

[@davidholiday4494]

absolutely

[@sulevisydanmaa9981]

Positively. I second.

[@Edscew]

There is one, I believe it’s out of print and/or in limited circulation. It’s called ‘But Then, She’s Betty Carter’. It was a made for TV documentary in 1980.

[@LittleMissSunshine721]

I just love, love, LOVE this woman! ☺️🌹

[@bobbyburches8026]

I will forever celebrate the memory of Betty Carter. She was such an amazing talent. Thanks for posting.

[@kateswadling]

Amazing jazz musician! Betty was one of a kind. Great footage.

[@johnfulton4061]

The late great Carmen McRae once stated that Betty Carter at the time of the interview was the only real jazz singer out there

[@kateswadling]

Wow! This is AMAZING! Thank you thank you. Such an inspiration.

[@johnfulton4061]

She was amazing she had a singing style that was completely original and you never knew how she was going to interpret a song but you knew that it would be great

[@sizomahlangu5938]

How a sparrow sounds through the dawning of a rainbow

[@denisbaker9090]

She stopped to chat to the bassist whilst on her way across stage. Mr Ron Carter.?

[@panspermia1959]

Fantástica.

[@robertbeatty9563]

very hypnotic jazz diva

[@Reikyellah]

Do you have the full 1969 concert of Sarah Vaughan in Copenhagen, Denmark?

[@johnbrowneyes7534]

Amazing....love this period of BetCar - hip, fresh, frenetic - unmatchable and an icon.

[@XavierThe00]

SING 🎤 IT! SWING IT🎙!! BABY!!

[@ZhairMillerGospelArchive]

Hey, Jazzsingers channel hope all is well. do you have a way that I can contact you privately? I just wanted to ask you questions about some footage. All my information in is my about on my channel. Thanks and God Bless

[@GarthAstrology]

The trio can barely keep up with her, and they don't know the changes to "Thou Swell."

[@kateswadling]

She was often a challenge to the musicians - she knew exactly where she was in the song but they weren’t sure.....she was TOO extraordinary.

[@GarthAstrology]

@@kateswadling So true!

[@GarthAstrology]

@@kateswadling It's fascinating to see how much she is teaching the other musicians about jazz feel and how to swing, something they're approximating very well, but not quite achieving.

[@vova47]

Come off it, man! This trio did a great professional job despite having no music - there's nothing wrong with their changes to "Thou Swell", perhaps you need to check you ears.

[@vova47]

@@kateswadling THESE musicians also knew where they were in the song and did a commendable job.accompanying her and many other top jazz players.