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: You're Driving Me Crazy I Can't Help It By The Bend Of The River Bab's Blues     Foul Play You're Getting To Be A Habit On The Isle Of May But Beautiful     All I've Got Make It Last Blue Bird Of Happiness Something Wonderful