Ray Charles and Betty Carter is a vocal duet album recorded in 1961 and released by ABC-Paramount. Betty Carter, a young jazz singer, was chosen by Charles for this project, which combined romantic ballads and swing tunes with big band arrangements.
The album includes classics such as 'Baby, It's Cold Outside' and 'Takes Two to Tango', and was recorded in New York studios with Ray Charles's orchestra. The vocal chemistry between the two artists was widely praised by critics.
Although Betty Carter was relatively unknown at the time, the album helped boost her career. Over time, it has become a classic of the vocal duet genre, noted for the improvisation and interaction between the two voices.