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Look What I Got!

Betty Carter · 1988

48 min · 9 tracks · post-bop

A vibrant blend of jazz sophistication and emotional depth, showcasing Carter's dynamic vocal prowess.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • immersive listening sessions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1988, 'Look What I Got!' marked Betty Carter's return to the studio after a five-year hiatus following her album 'Feed the Fire'. This album showcases her artistic evolution and solidified her status as a prominent figure in the post-bop jazz movement during a time when she was rediscovering her voice and audience.
Stylistic neighbors
Sarah Vaughan· Ella Fitzgerald· Nina Simone

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Look What I Got 5:43
  • 2 That Sunday, That Summer 4:56
  • 3 The Man I Love 7:40
  • 4 All I Got 4:41
  • 5 Just Like the Movies (Time) 4:20
  • 6 Imagination 4:55
  • 7 Mr. Gentleman 2:41
  • 8 Make It Last 6:35
  • 9 The Good Life 6:56

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