Betty Carter - Now It's My Turn (LP) (Very Good Plus (VG+))

Media Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Sleeve Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Strong 1976 Roulette vocal jazz session from Betty Carter, recorded with John Hicks, Walter Booker and Eddie Moore/Clifford Barbaro on drums. A key mid-70s comeback/transition title, mixing standards with Carter originals and showcasing her elastic phrasing, dramatic timing and improvisational control.Recommended!
 

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Recorded 3/9-3/10, 6/21 & 6/22 1976 at Sound Ideas Studio C

A1. Music Maestro, Please / Swing Brother Swing 4:29
A2. I Was Telling Him About You 5:04
A3. Wagon Wheels 7:13
A4. New Blues (You Purr) 5:25
B1. Most Gentlemen Don't Like Love 3:03
B2. Making Dreams Come True 2:55
B3. Open The Door 4:36
B4. Just Friends / Star Eyes (Medley) 4:35
B5. No More Words 7:04

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Recorded At Sound Ideas Studios
Copyright (c) Birdland Series
Phonographic Copyright (p) Roulette Records, Inc.
Manufactured By Roulette Records, Inc.
Distributed By Imavox