It's Not About the Melody

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It's Not About the Melody
Studio album by
Released1992
RecordedMay 25–26, 1992, Clinton Recording Studios and Eastside Sound
GenreVocal jazz
Length71:34
LabelVerve 314-513870-2
ProducerBetty Carter
Betty Carter chronology
Droppin' Things
(1990)
It's Not About the Melody
(1992)
Feed the Fire
(1994)

It's Not About the Melody is a 1992

studio album by the American jazz singer Betty Carter.[1]

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic
[1]

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."[1]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Naima's Love Song"
Otis Rene
7:45
9."The Love We Had Yesterday"Pat Watson7:17
10."Dip Bag"Carter8:57
11."You're Mine You"Johnny Green, Edward Heyman7:12
Total length:71:34

Personnel

References

  1. ^
    Allmusic
    . Retrieved April 20, 2011.