Its amazing. She sings the harmony notes at first, and I thought, maybe its because she cant sing the fast melody, but then when she does its amazing. Its like seeing a tai chi master beat up a young karate kid using only slow moves.
Sadia Bruce there are plenty of crap “jazz” vocalists, the good ones, who are proper musicians, that’s who I’m talking about. And Betty Carter was indeed, a very good jazz vocalist.
Geri Allen and Betty Carter together..great band two men and two women, not common in jazz at all. I love how everyone is working very hard on this tune.
There is only one Betty Carter. I love to hear her freestyle--simply amazing. And the little giggle at 6:57 is too much. 6:28 thru 8:02 is unreal. Rest in Peace Mama Betty. I know GOD is glad to have you back. I hope you are scatting at HIS feet.
She was jazz personified. A unique sound, not necessarily beautiful, because her voice and improvisational skills were better than beautiful. She is the number one forever.
One of the greatest Jazz singers America has ever produced. Absolutely, without question! I loved her singing. Saw many of her performances. One of the great pleasures of my life.
I agree with you Adrian. Luckily, I had a chance to meet her in London at Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club - in the late 70's/early 80's and I felt I was in the presence of someone very great indeed. Very gracious and seemed just as interested in my life as I was in hers.
Oh and just listen to the backup group....... Geri Allen so wonderful, the great Dave Holland is so filled with creativity, and Jack DeJohnette is unbelievable...!!!
I love it! In the beginning, It's like she's stretching in the morning (Imagine just waking up, feeling the muscles & the energy), then they let it rip in Betty's inimitable style. Reminds me of why I love jazz (virtuoso playing/singing with excellent improvisation). Plus it's not all about the lead- what she's doing wouldnt be half as good without such strong players. Love the look she's giving Pianist -(5:05) it's like, "yeah,uh huh, I approve"
This is what I meant when made note on someone's comment on a youtube of Betty doing Lonely House who felt she was "out of tune". That listener needs to fix her ears on this if she needs convincing that Betty needing ear-training---don't think so---she was the ear-trainer par excellance.
Y'all can be jealous, I had the pleasure of meeting her in person after a concert. A wonderful lady, who gave her all in a concert. She worked up a sweat! I'll always remember!
I had the extreme pleasure of seeing Ms. Betty Carter perform at the Essence Music Festival in one of the superlounges at the Superdome in New Orleans. I was beyond the moon.
WOW !!! Has anyone ever written a LYRIC to this Amazing tune? Couldn't sleep last night , so I wrote a simple , loving lyric .... Now Honing & Arranging it !
Little-known fact: the great Australian pianist & composer Paul Grabowsky once improvised a marvellously moving set of lyrics to Giant Steps as a spoken recitative during a performance at Melbourne's Bennetts Lane jazz club, which I was lucky enough to attend. As I recall, it went roughly like this: Giant, giant steps / Giant, giant steps / Giant steps / Giant steps / Giant steps / They are BIG! Unforgettable stuff …
Hear the truly wonderful singer Meredith d'Ambrosio (also wonderful pianist AND sensitive visual artist: all her album covers are her own paintings) sing her own lyric to Giant Steps: ruclips.net/video/sUIZontufvs/видео.html (If you follow her story, clicking through her site - www.meredithdambrosio.com to Marc Myers' "JazzWax" Blog you'll discover how she was close to 'Trane himself - she's "The Real Thing": a TREASURE and NOTHING LESS!).
Arguably, this John Coltrane composition is the most challenging (to play over) tune in the entire history of this music. Structurally, the tune is a true 3-tonic system, with all of the keys major thirds apart. (The bridge to Rodgers and Hart's "Have You Met Miss Jones" also does this, but only for eight bars; this tune does nothing but modulate to each of the three equidistant keys, EVERY FOUR BARS.) The pianist, Geri Allen, of whom I had never heard of before this (I'm embarrassed to admit) is great; Holland and DeJohnette are their usual impeccable selves; Carter is, as she always is, Supernatural.
Betty was so awesome, I saw her perform back in the 80's. She sounds so great and has so a wonderful playful spirit. Giant Steps with one of the Giants of Jazz, and what a band she has here, all of them giants!
Wonderful! Words don't describe the late-great Betty's grandeur. We just listen in awe and we feel 'everythang' that she gives, selflessly and almost, effortless ly!! I look forward to connecting with some musicians and collaborating on her song, Make Him Believe!!! So, musicians, melody makers (and 'what-not'...lol), let's rendition some Bette-Car!!! How fortunate we were/are to have Betty Carter!!!
It saddens me that I did not get the opportunity to see her beautiful face in my lifetime. Betty Carter is my vocal inspiration! This is on replay... Always! #ILoveBettyCarter
Geri Allen. And to the person above here who thinks the great Betty Carter "couldn't or wouldn't" sing in tune---ayyayay. I believe she never did anything tonally that was not completely intentional. She was completely and utterly in tune every moment here. You might want to look up the idea of 'outside' though.
May 16: Happy birthday Jazz singer-Scat Miss Betty Carter; Grammy Award: Best Jazz Vocal Performance-Female (1929-1998) Thank you and God bless. Thanks for the upload, emmadetten. RIP Miss Betty. Blessings
Not to dispute anyone in this thread but you have to include Sassy Sarah Vaughn in that group of great scat singers. Like Betty she was a singer/musician.
Yep. There is Betty BeBop, and more. All of whom are legendary, unique, and scat singers far beyond those of mere mortals. Aside from the brilliant Sarah, who was my home girl from Newark, NJ, off the top of my head there is the unforgettable Ella Fitzgerald, and Carmen McRae. All legends, all unique, all brilliant.
All three gone now....Saw Betty Carter live at Miettas in Melbourne, with Drummer friend Alf Properjohn, she was great and with a younger band, she sang much straighter in her younger years, and over time evolved into this horn like singer with a double bass looseness, but such a great tone always, a naturally big volume, like Sarah....Met in 98 a great Trumpeter/arranger who had the privilege of arranging on albums for both Betty and Shirley Horn, both were very different but phrased like goddesses...The arranger went on to earn grammies for arranging for them...He is NYs Don Sickler...xx
If I may be so bold, and in case you don't know it, this version is "no joke": ruclips.net/video/d5nkqZe9efg/видео.html - One of my favorite pianists of all time (his trio version from his "Tete!" album is up next on the RUclips playlist and really a masterpiece too...).
She was the greatest of all! She was a real musiian, leader, look how she conduct any of her bands. And she was singing SOLOS and IMPROVISING. Not one of those who just sing the head and the extro, and leave the trio playing most of the time!...These ones should be payed less than their trios and have their names smaller on the poster! Thank you Betty for being such a great improviser.
unequaled to see her live, she was directing the band the whole time and a band of this caliber!! all leaders in their own right absolutely no one like her, ever or since
No doubt, and young, amazing Jazzmeia Horn, whom I've seen both in NY, and LA. They are both fire, and the real, classic Jazz deal, and there are others as well. Betty had vocal Jazz stylings, and phrasing however, that was uniquely hers. If you know Jazz you can never mistake her in this music genre.
Mads - It is a helluva song indeed. And thanks for watching my silly stuff -it's my bread and butter. My scat singing is just getting started and frankly, is too amateur for publication. But I've been a Betty Carter fan for years and am currently seriously addicted. There's a very good, although a trifle academic and dense, 2003 biography of her, "Open the Door" by William Bauer. I love that her singing and her personality shine through everywhere.
Bought John Coltrane album Giant Steps when I lived in manchester 1961, came across Betty Carter version on utube recently loved her version I'm not sure admit this but Betty Carter version brings tear to my eye.
Love Mrs.Betty Carter!! I'm a Jazz Singer every since I started back training I go right to her she is Amazing!! Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Carmen Mc Crea , Carmen Lundy,And Mrs Betty Carter!! I study with only the best!!❤❤❤❤
I don’t understand lol I’m not sure if I can grasp the profession of the piano but she has the most perfect song phrase choices everytime this is really cool✨
I feel drawn into this interpretation! I had the priviledge to meet this quintessential lady of Jazz! The Bebop Queen indeed! When I saw her back in 1987-1988 she had an incredible young piano player! He was a baaaad cat! I apologize for not remembering his name. Would anybody know who I may be referring to who played with her at that time? He was a young white gentlemen who looked like he was just out of high school! I know that he leads his own band now!
I just realized that Betty Carter nearly always laughs when she sings, the enjoyment of her creation and the connection with the players is so joyous.
lol y sobre todo sonrie en los cambios dificiles
Any singer or musician watching this knows that it's time to hit the shed after this masterclass . . . .
absolutely. but also it's inspiring
It inspired me to work on my horn . . . .
soulgriot No lie detected... *walks back to practice room with head hung low*
🎯🔥💯 yessuh
The pianist is on point!
thuli msezane geri Allen
RIP the great Geri Allen 🙏🏿
Gerry Allen bro !!!!
Its amazing. She sings the harmony notes at first, and I thought, maybe its because she cant sing the fast melody, but then when she does its amazing. Its like seeing a tai chi master beat up a young karate kid using only slow moves.
Are you serious? Any good jazz vocalist should be able to handle this. What a band though, imagine working with those guys!
dillmon1 You're right lol
Your metaphore reminds me Shenmue 2 :)
Vicki Bonet “Any good jazz vocalist?” If only that were true!
@@vickibonet7017 betty carter was not "any jazz vocalist" lmao
Sadia Bruce there are plenty of crap “jazz” vocalists, the good ones, who are proper musicians, that’s who I’m talking about. And Betty Carter was indeed, a very good jazz vocalist.
Geri Allen(RIP) passed away at 60 years old. Play that Piano my Sister
Liked her music very much ...RIP Geri
Her music is still such essential listening for me. Can't really accept, still, that she's really gone.
Slowing down the tempo and taking the time to savor each note individually magnifies the beauty of Giant Steps.
Couldn't agree more.
THE BETTY ~ THE JIMI HENDRIX OF BAE JAZZ VOCALS ~ YEAH ~ THAT WOMAN STUFF AWESOMENESS
Geri Allen and Betty Carter together..great band two men and two women, not common in jazz at all. I love how everyone is working very hard on this tune.
Along with Dave Holland and Jack DeJohnette and Geri Allen you have a powerful ensemble complimenting the great Betty Carter.
Yes, rest in paradise, Betty Carter & Geri Allen
There is only one Betty Carter. I love to hear her freestyle--simply amazing.
And the little giggle at 6:57 is too much. 6:28 thru 8:02 is unreal. Rest in Peace Mama Betty. I know GOD is glad to have you back. I hope you are scatting at HIS feet.
iluvmyboba yaaaaasssss
Tickled her own self!
Composed by John Coltrane. Three key centers separated by major thirds. B, Eb, G.
Oh, my! Her voice is, literally, a musical instrument.
Awesome!
Great!
Loved it
She was jazz personified. A unique sound, not necessarily beautiful, because her voice and improvisational skills were better than beautiful. She is the number one forever.
she was everything, and Geri and them was killing too.
@@rillloudmother she is everything. x
She is jazz personified.x
'better than beautiful': EXACTLY!
Giant Steps is a most sacred and personal prayer, a breathtakingly beautiful love poem, in Ms. Carter’s universe. Man, do I LOVE this.
One of the greatest Jazz singers America has ever produced. Absolutely, without question! I loved her singing. Saw many of her performances. One of the great pleasures of my life.
Adrian Cutner not one of. THE greatest. Hands down.
I agree with you Adrian. Luckily, I had a chance to meet her in London at Ronnie Scotts Jazz Club - in the late 70's/early 80's and I felt I was in the presence of someone very great indeed. Very gracious and seemed just as interested in my life as I was in hers.
Just love Betty Carter so much, her invention, her freedom that inspires such open playing in her band. Love love love it.
I saw a young Betty many years ago with the great Dexter Gordon and Jackie McLean! She's not number 1 Betty is the only one.
Oh and just listen to the backup group....... Geri Allen so wonderful, the great Dave Holland is so filled with creativity, and Jack DeJohnette is unbelievable...!!!
I love it! In the beginning, It's like she's stretching in the morning (Imagine just waking up, feeling the muscles & the energy), then they let it rip in Betty's inimitable style. Reminds me of why I love jazz (virtuoso playing/singing with excellent improvisation). Plus it's not all about the lead- what she's doing wouldnt be half as good without such strong players. Love the look she's giving Pianist -(5:05) it's like, "yeah,uh huh, I approve"
This is what I meant when made note on someone's comment on a youtube of Betty doing Lonely House who felt she was "out of tune". That listener needs to fix her ears on this if she needs convincing that Betty needing ear-training---don't think so---she was the ear-trainer par excellance.
Exactly! And if you listen to this and still think she was out of tune, listen again. Repeat as needed.
Y'all can be jealous, I had the pleasure of meeting her in person after a concert. A wonderful lady, who gave her all in a concert. She worked up a sweat! I'll always remember!
This is freedom at its finest. A soul exposed in full surrender.
❤️🙌🏾💎🙌🏾❤️
I had the extreme pleasure of seeing Ms. Betty Carter perform at the Essence Music Festival in one of the superlounges at the Superdome in New Orleans. I was beyond the moon.
BAND LEADER NOT JUST A VOCALIST
Brilliant piano solo by Geri Allen..brilliant
Betty's singing has helped me understand and appreciate this composition more than anything I've ever heard.
Geri Allen was one of the really wonderful pianists of her generation RIP
WOW !!! Has anyone ever written a LYRIC to this Amazing tune?
Couldn't sleep last night , so I wrote a simple , loving lyric ....
Now Honing & Arranging it !
Little-known fact: the great Australian pianist & composer Paul Grabowsky once improvised a marvellously moving set of lyrics to Giant Steps as a spoken recitative during a performance at Melbourne's Bennetts Lane jazz club, which I was lucky enough to attend. As I recall, it went roughly like this:
Giant, giant steps / Giant, giant steps / Giant steps / Giant steps / Giant steps / They are BIG!
Unforgettable stuff …
Giant steps is fun
You can play a fancy run
Miss a change
Sounds like shit
Giant steps
It's a hit
:D
Hear the truly wonderful singer Meredith d'Ambrosio (also wonderful pianist AND sensitive visual artist: all her album covers are her own paintings) sing her own lyric to Giant Steps: ruclips.net/video/sUIZontufvs/видео.html (If you follow her story, clicking through her site - www.meredithdambrosio.com to Marc Myers' "JazzWax" Blog you'll discover how she was close to 'Trane himself - she's "The Real Thing": a TREASURE and NOTHING LESS!).
Betty Carter is the difference between a good Jazz Diva and a "Great" Jazz Diva! Simply Beautiful!
Arguably, this John Coltrane composition is the most challenging (to play over) tune in the entire history of this music.
Structurally, the tune is a true 3-tonic system, with all of the keys major thirds apart.
(The bridge to Rodgers and Hart's "Have You Met Miss Jones" also does this, but only for eight bars; this tune does nothing but modulate to each of the three equidistant keys, EVERY FOUR BARS.)
The pianist, Geri Allen, of whom I had never heard of before this (I'm embarrassed to admit) is great; Holland and DeJohnette are their usual impeccable selves; Carter is, as she always is, Supernatural.
Now this is what I call LIVING inside the music. I love MZZZZZ CARTER!!!
she was tough as they come and a mighty giant, and that band killeeers
Betty was so awesome, I saw her perform back in the 80's. She sounds so great and has so a wonderful playful spirit. Giant Steps with one of the Giants of Jazz, and what a band she has here, all of them giants!
Wonderful! Words don't describe the late-great Betty's grandeur. We just listen in awe and we feel 'everythang' that she gives, selflessly and almost, effortless ly!! I look forward to connecting with some musicians and collaborating on her song, Make Him Believe!!! So, musicians, melody makers (and 'what-not'...lol), let's rendition some Bette-Car!!! How fortunate we were/are to have Betty Carter!!!
It saddens me that I did not get the opportunity to see her beautiful face in my lifetime. Betty Carter is my vocal inspiration! This is on replay... Always! #ILoveBettyCarter
The abstract art of jazz singing...Fantastic.
Geri Allen. And to the person above here who thinks the great Betty Carter "couldn't or wouldn't" sing in tune---ayyayay. I believe she never did anything tonally that was not completely intentional. She was completely and utterly in tune every moment here. You might want to look up the idea of 'outside' though.
Wow! Awesome! My spirit is renewed seeing my idol jazz vocalist with fantastic Geri Allen on piano (whom I also know personally).
her laugh at 7:13 makes me smile. its nice to see musicians enjoy themselves on stage
May 16: Happy birthday Jazz singer-Scat Miss Betty Carter; Grammy Award: Best Jazz Vocal Performance-Female (1929-1998) Thank you and God bless. Thanks for the upload, emmadetten. RIP Miss Betty. Blessings
And gone MUCH too soon!!
I love Betty Carter. There is nothing better than an authentic Jazz musician. Singer...
Bass... Piano... Drums... Cello... It's just PHENOMENAL!!!!!!
Not to dispute anyone in this thread but you have to include Sassy Sarah Vaughn in that group of great scat singers. Like Betty she was a singer/musician.
Yep. There is Betty BeBop, and more. All of whom are legendary, unique, and scat singers far beyond those of mere mortals. Aside from the brilliant Sarah, who was my home girl from Newark, NJ, off the top of my head there is the unforgettable Ella Fitzgerald, and Carmen McRae. All legends, all unique, all brilliant.
yes no jazz lovers list is complete without THE DEVINE ONE
@@sizomahlangu5938 And that is the way she spelt it too! (When she met Elizete Cadoso, "A Divina" - she said "We're twins"!).
Also Bobby Mcferrin is from another planet
anita wardell
All three gone now....Saw Betty Carter live at Miettas in Melbourne, with Drummer friend Alf Properjohn, she was great and with a younger band, she sang much straighter in her younger years, and over time evolved into this horn like singer with a double bass looseness, but such a great tone always, a naturally big volume, like Sarah....Met in 98 a great Trumpeter/arranger who had the privilege of arranging on albums for both Betty and Shirley Horn, both were very different but phrased like goddesses...The arranger went on to earn grammies for arranging for them...He is NYs Don Sickler...xx
The late great Betty Carter. Goodness gracious ...
Ms Be Bop Betty Carter(rip) the best, they all cook in this tune!!
That lady's rippin those keys to shreds! Killer stuff, Killer stuff.
Antológical, I could never imagine I'd hear some' like this, and I've heard lots of it.
Gerry Allen....and Betty and Dave Holly shit !!!! Damned it's hot !!!!
6:30-8:02 was simply magnificent! Damn I loved this lady's music! Thank you Mrs. Carter....and Bill Cosby.
SICK!!!!! omgggg I LOVE LOVE LOVE THS WOMAN she just jumped in with her scats without effort.....Just in awe! i can't wait ti get the comfortable
I just found her tonight and I'm infatuated with her!
I was crying watching this, so amazing plus my all time favorite song (any version including Coltrane's original-:)
If I may be so bold, and in case you don't know it, this version is "no joke": ruclips.net/video/d5nkqZe9efg/видео.html - One of my favorite pianists of all time (his trio version from his "Tete!" album is up next on the RUclips playlist and really a masterpiece too...).
Incredibly beautiful. Gave me goosebumps....
She was the greatest of all! She was a real musiian, leader, look how she conduct any of her bands. And she was singing SOLOS and IMPROVISING. Not one of those who just sing the head and the extro, and leave the trio playing most of the time!...These ones should be payed less than their trios and have their names smaller on the poster! Thank you Betty for being such a great improviser.
Every voice listening and responding. Perfect Jazz.
Wow!...What a lineup and at 64 yoa she still had heaps of musical passion running through her veins!!
everyone is enjoying what they do, that's why it is so great
I am blessed to have seen her perform twice. Amazing!
I got to work with this group once as a stage hack, and many times with the trio. Greatness on and off the stage, just nice people.
She brings the music out of this geometric tune.
I love Betty Carter. Rich vocals...classic
GANGSTA. FOLKS LIKE THIS ARE THE FEATHER IN MY PATH, TELLING ME I'M GOING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION!
unequaled
to see her live, she was directing the band the whole time
and a band of this caliber!! all leaders in their own right
absolutely no one like her, ever or since
Two comments. Lost in the music and voice as instrument. Truly an artist that sings from the soul.
the others in the group are leaders in their own right, watching them w/ Betty is -- s' wonderful
What a stunning performance.....!! Very few jazz singers can reach Betty Carters level......!!
obsessed with the moment at 1:49...magic!
Bless you Betty and. Band....!! I love you and miss you .......
A total genius master of her great gift.
That chord progression in the intro is spine tingling! Bravo!
Mrs. Dropping Things lol. Betty bebop was the best!
her voice is beautiful
Very beautiful...truly special how she sings this tune....Don't think it's ben done in this manner before.
This is soo good, so relaxing! I love the beginning and end bits.. Gosh they're all so talented.
the key of Betty
Isn't that double-bass accompaniment rich , wonderful.
Her voice is beautiful as a singer and accord
Nice work, Dave Holland!!!
Love the feeling behind everything ..amazing scatting
❤❤❤❤❤❤ Betty was angel
sublime! no modern jazz vocalists comes close
gregory stuart I suggest you try Cecile McLorin Salvant, I believe her a modern jazz vocalist comparable
No doubt, and young, amazing Jazzmeia Horn, whom I've seen both in NY, and LA. They are both fire, and the real, classic Jazz deal, and there are others as well. Betty had vocal Jazz stylings, and phrasing however, that was uniquely hers. If you know Jazz you can never mistake her in this music genre.
Rachelle Ferrell
Check out masterscatter Nancy King! But Betty Carter is one of her inspirations.
@@flamehead6244 she is excellent I recommend Vanessa Rubin s version of Simone and Black Nile
Marvelous jazz and Betty's performance!!!
True Greatness!
this is just too much about heaven..
Mads - It is a helluva song indeed. And thanks for watching my silly stuff -it's my bread and butter. My scat singing is just getting started and frankly, is too amateur for publication. But I've been a Betty Carter fan for years and am currently seriously addicted. There's a very good, although a trifle academic and dense, 2003 biography of her, "Open the Door" by William Bauer. I love that her singing and her personality shine through everywhere.
"She Is Love".. and will always Love Her : Vocalist / Instrumentalist - Supreme ...
this is incredible
Bought John Coltrane album Giant Steps when I lived in manchester 1961, came across Betty Carter version on utube recently loved her version I'm not sure admit this but Betty Carter version brings tear to my eye.
I love her! She the best singer....
Love Mrs.Betty Carter!! I'm a Jazz Singer every since I started back training I go right to her she is Amazing!! Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald, Carmen Mc Crea , Carmen Lundy,And Mrs Betty Carter!! I study with only the best!!❤❤❤❤
This Song made my day! Then again, Betty always did :0)
Always divine...
goose bumps all day with this music
WOW! Betty Carter. What can I say, except thank you so much for posting this.
real creativity is sweeeeeet
Incredible!
I don’t understand lol I’m not sure if I can grasp the profession of the piano but she has the most perfect song phrase choices everytime this is really cool✨
I feel drawn into this interpretation! I had the priviledge to meet this quintessential lady of Jazz! The Bebop Queen indeed! When I saw her back in 1987-1988 she had an incredible young piano player! He was a baaaad cat! I apologize for not remembering his name. Would anybody know who I may be referring to who played with her at that time? He was a young white gentlemen who looked like he was just out of high school! I know that he leads his own band now!
That's one of the MANY things I liked about Betty Carter AND Art Blakey; they were constantly bringing in new young talent and allowing them to soar!
her smile :)
Outstanding!!!!
Glorious original. Love her!
Betty Carter. Una grande entre las mas grandes. Gracias por publicar esta maravillosa versión !!!