“If it wasn't for hustlers, gangsters & gamblers there'd be no Jazz. Wasn't middle~class who said Let's go hear Bird tonight.”
Quote by Betty Carter
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Betty Carter
Betty Carter was an American jazz singer born on May 16, 1929, and passed away on September 26, 1998. Known for her distinctive voice and improvisational skills, she is considered one of the greatest jazz vocalists of the 20th century. more
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