Official album cover artwork for Meet Betty Carter and Ray Bryant / Little Susie by Ray Bryant Trio

Ray Bryant Trio

Meet Betty Carter and Ray Bryant / Little Susie

RELEASED: January 01, 1995
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Sneaking Around 3:19 2. Moonlight in Vermont 3:28 3. What Is This Thing Called Love 2:55 4. Thou Swell 1:43 5. Willow Weep for Me 3:38 6. I Could Write a Book 2:41 7. Threesome 2:47 8. Gone with the Wind 4:15 9. Old Devil Moon 4:02 10. The Way You Look Tonight 2:45 11. No Moon at All 2:55 12. Can't We Be Friends 2:29 13. Little Susie 4:48 14. By Myself 3:23 15. Blues for Norine 4:37 16. Moon-Faced, Starry-Eyed 3:30 17. Big Buddy 5:37 18. Willow Weep for Me 5:13 19. Greensleeves 2:29 20. So in Love 5:41 21. Misty 4:04
The album 'Meet Betty Carter and Ray Bryant / Little Susie' showcases a vibrant collaboration between jazz vocalist Betty Carter and pianist Ray Bryant. It features a mix of standard jazz tunes and original compositions, emphasizing Carter's unique vocal style and Bryant's intricate piano work. The album is celebrated for its engaging interplay between the artists, reflecting the rich tradition of jazz improvisation and the emotional depth of the genre. It captures the essence of the late 1950s jazz scene, blending sophisticated arrangements with heartfelt performances.