{"product_id":"betty-carter-the-early-modern-sound-1956-61-lp","title":"BETTY CARTER - The Early Modern Sound 1956-61 (LP)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFormat: LP\u003cbr\u003eCatalogue No.: ACRSLP1727\u003cbr\u003eBarcode: 0824046172725\u003cbr\u003eRelease Date: 27 November 2026\u003cbr\u003eLabel: ACROBAT\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBetty Carter stands as one of the most radical, fiercely independent, and singular vocalists in modern jazz history. Moving far beyond standard lyric delivery, she transformed her voice into a flexible horn-like instrument capable of breathtaking bebop phrasing, razor-sharp pitch control, and complex harmonic reinterpretation. The Early Modern Sound 1956–61 captures a pivotal transformational arc in Carter's early career, documenting her departure from conventional big- band singing as she forged an uncompromising vocal language on her own terms. Bringing together landmark sessions recorded for Epic, Peacock, Forum, and ABC-Paramount, this essential collection traces her journey from a brilliant young innovator into an avant-garde master. Highlighting both her small-group bop explorations and her legendary, hit-making 1961 duets with Ray Charles - complete with historic master-tape quirks - this compilation offers a comprehensive, highly accessible gateway into the formative years of a true jazz titan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e140g vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTracklisting\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSide A\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet's Fall In Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocial Call\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Could Write A Book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrenesi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSomething Wonderful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Can't Help It\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBy The Bend Of The River\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoul Play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eSide B\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat A Little Moonlight Can Do\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStormy Weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere's No You\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEv'ry Time We Say Goodbye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaby, It's Cold Outside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTakes Two To Tango\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide By Side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"ACROBAT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48441731285148,"sku":"ACRSLP1727","price":20.12,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0130\/8714\/6043\/files\/lasgo-nov27-0824046172725.jpg?v=1794659573","url":"https:\/\/www.horizonsmusic.co.uk\/products\/betty-carter-the-early-modern-sound-1956-61-lp","provider":"Horizons Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}