Out There With Betty Carter

Originally released through Peacock Records in 1958 after her stint with Lionel Hampton’s 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.

This Verve By Request title is pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Third Man in Detroit.

Side A
1. You're Driving Me Crazy
2. I Can't Help It
3. By The Bend Of The River
4. Babe's Blues
5. Foul Play
6. You're Getting To Be A Habit

Side B
1. On The Isle Of May
2. But Beautiful
3. All I've Got
4. Make It Last
5. Blue Bird Of Happiness
6. Something Wonderful