Droppin' Things (1990)



Personnel:

Album Info:
Marc Cary, Geri Allen - piano     Verve 843991
Tarus Mateen - bass     Recorded live at the Bottom Line in New York City on May 25-26, 1990.
Gregory Hutchinson - drums
Freddie Hubbard - trumpet
Craig Handy - tenor saxophone     


Songs:

30 Years [Carter]     3:58
Star Dust [Carmichael/Parish]/Memories of You [Blake/Razaf]     12:37
What's the Use of Wond'rin' [Rodgers/Hammerstein]     5:22
Open the Door '90 [Carter]     5:20
Droppin' Things [Carter]     6:34
I Love Music [Boyd/Smith]     7:40
Why Him [Lane/Lerner]     7:50
Dull Day (In Chicago) [Carter]     12:13


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Reviews:

   

* A-  ... there's wonderful evidence here of Carter's overlooked talents as a songfinder." -  Village Voice, 2/5/91
   

* 4 Stars Very Good - Down Beat, 5/91
   

* Carter distinguishes herself as a master entertainer and artist, a human roller coaster whose ride leaves one a bit breathless and utterly exhilarated. - CMJ New Music Report
   

* Betty Carter's second Verve album solidified her credentials as one of jazz's top singers... consistently stimulating music... - All-Music Guide to Jazz
   

* 4 stars - Serves up superior Carter originals - MusicHound Jazz - The Essential Album Guide