It's Not About the Melody
It's Not About the Melody is a 1992 studio album by the American jazz singer Betty Carter.
Reception
The Allmusic review by Ron Wynn awarded the album four stars, and described Carter as "a vocal improviser in a manner few have equaled, and if her voice lacks the clarity and timbre of the all-time greats, she's more than compensated with incredible timing, flexibility and power."Personnel
- Betty Carter - vocals
- Cyrus Chestnut - piano
- John Hicks - piano
- Mulgrew Miller - piano
- Craig Handy - tenor saxophone
- Walter Booker - double bass
- Christian McBride - bass
- Ariel J. Roland - bass
- Jeff "Tain" Watts - drums
- Lewis Nash - drums
- Clarence Penn - drums