The University of Betty Carter at Morgan-Lee Arts Center - Hill District

Vocalist Betty Carter was a remarkable jazz singer. Like Pittsburgh’s Art Blakey, Betty had an uncanny skill for finding and developing talent for her rhythm section and side-players.

The roster over the years included Jacky Terrasson, Cyrus Chestnut, Benny Green, John Hicks, Mulgrew Miller, Geri Allen, Stephen Scott, Don Braden, and Christian McBride. Learn more about Betty Carter and her “University.”

Thomas Wendt hosts a Brilliant Corners event for Lighthouse Arts at the Morgan Lee Arts Center.