Betty Carter and her Trio in the Philharmonie im Gasteig

Filmed at the Philharmonie im Gasteig in 1992, this set finds Betty Carter in her element: reshaping familiar songs in real time and turning every standard into a fresh conversation. With Cyrus Chestnut, Jon Roland Ariel and Clarence Penn listening as closely as they play, tempos stretch, phrases bend and melodies open up in unexpected ways. From "Autumn Leaves" and "Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye" to Carter’s own "Open the Door" and "Tight", nothing is taken at face value. This is jazz as living dialogue — daring, playful and utterly committed to the moment.