Betty Carter- Out There With Betty Carter (Verve By Request Series)

Label: Verve

Reissued 2/14/2025, Originally released 1958

Originally released through Peacock Records in 1958 after her stint with the Lionel Hampton band, Out There is a snapshot and early gem in Betty Carter's broad career. Supported by a quality cast including Benny Golson (tenor saxophone), Wynton Kelly (piano) and Kenny Dorham (trumpet) among others, Carter glides through standards such as "Something Wonderful" as well as her first-penned track "I Can't Help It," which would go on to become a performance staple.

Track listing:

1. You're Driving Me Crazy
2. I Can't Help It
3. By The Bend Of The River
4. Bab's Blues    
5. Foul Play
6. You're Getting To Be A Habit
7. On The Isle Of May
8. But Beautiful    
9. All I've Got
10. Make It Last
11. Blue Bird Of Happiness
12. Something Wonderful