Out There With Betty Carter (Verve By Request)

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