It's Not About the Melody

It's Not About the Melody is a 1992 studio album by the American jazz singer Betty Carter.

Reception
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."

Personnel

 * Betty Carter - vocals
 * Cyrus Chestnut - piano
 * John Hicks - piano
 * Mulgrew Miller - piano
 * Craig Handy - tenor saxophone
 * Walter Booker - double bass
 * Christian McBride - bass
 * Ariel J. Roland - bass
 * Jeff "Tain" Watts - drums
 * Lewis Nash - drums
 * Clarence Penn - drums