At The Village Vanguard (1970)

Personnel:	Album Info:
Norman Simmons - piano	Verve 519851
Lysle Atkinson - bass
Al Harewood - drums	Recorded live at the Village Vanguard, New York, on May 22, 1970.

By the Bend of the River [Edwards/Haig]	1:52
Ego [Weston/Carter]	3:04
Body and Soul [Green/Eyton/Heyman/Sour]	5:21
Heart and Soul [Carmichael/Loesser]	3:30
Surrey with the Fringe on Top [Rodgers/Hammerstein]	7:38
Girl Talk [Hefti/Troup]	4:20
I Didn't Know What Time it Was [Rodgers/Hart]	2:08
All the Things You Are [Kern/Hammerstein]	0:59
I Could Write a Book [Rodgers/Hart]	2:18
The Sun Died [Charles/Giraud/Gregory/LeRoye]	5:31
Please Do Something [Carter]	3:03

Production Notes:	Originally released as the first album on the Bet-Car label, Betty Carter (Bet-Car 1001-2), the album was rereleased in 1993 by Verve under the title At The Village Vanguard (Verve 519851). Also note that this is the third album, all recorded within a year, of live recordings featuring Simmons, Atkinson and Harewood as her backup.

This live date captured Carter when her voice was its most pliable, her delivery in full bloom and her range and power at their peak. She could scat with a fury and rhythmic intensity that were almost magical, then turn a slow tune... into a showcase by emphasizing key kyrics, subtly changing each stanza, or increating the pace at an unexpected moment. This deserves full attention, as it represents Betty Carter still evolving and perfecting her matchless technique. - All-Music Guide to Jazz
She's a powerhouse live, a great performance. - Jazz for Dummies

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