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James carter saxophone tour dates James Carter (born January 3, ) is an American jazz musician widely recognized for his technical virtuosity on saxophones and a variety of woodwinds. He is the cousin of noted jazz violinist Regina Carter.

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His monstrous technique and gigantic sound tap into the whole range of jazz saxophone, from Coleman (Hawkins) to (Ornette) Coleman. He can move from old-timey slap-tonguing to effortless circular breathing in a flash. He can coo and he can testify.

James carter the real quiet storm Proceeding from roots sources in spirituals and blues, Carter got to steppin’ through cunnilingual swing balladry, serpentine boppish elisions, postmodern episodes of feverish feedback-styled riffing and speaking in tongues testimonies; finally, he turned his tenor into a beat box with a percussive admixture of key pad pops and slap tonguing.

James carter out of nowhere Carter’s debut recording, JC on the Set, issued in Japan when he was only 23 and in the States a year later in , was universally acclaimed as the finest debut by a saxophonist in decades. Critics lauded his ability to play in virtually any jazz style without appearing to ape anyone.

James carter in carterian fashion He has been prominent as a performer and recording artist on the jazz scene since the late s, playing saxophones, flute, and clarinets. On his album Chasin' the Gypsy (), he recorded with his cousin Regina Carter, a jazz violinist.

james carter saxophone biography of williams

James carter chasin' the gypsy Many up-and-coming jazz players in the nineties fall into one of two major movements: the “ conservative ” neo-traditionalists or the “ innovative ” avant-gardists. Saxophone player James Carter has been claimed by spokesmen from both camps.

James carter jc on the set In , he recorded with reeds player James Carter on the younger man's second release for Atlantic Records, Conversin' with the Elders, along with trumpeters Harry "Sweets" Edison and Lester Bowie, and saxophonists Hamiet Bluiett and Larry Smith. Tate lived in New York until when he moved to Phoenix, Arizona, to be cared for by his daughter.

James carter live at baker's keyboard lounge James Carter, Cyrus Chestnut, Ali Jackson, Reginald Veal – the music of Pavement recorded for Brown Brothers Records Out of Nowhere Live at the Blue Note () The James Carter Organ Trio with special guests, Hamiet Bluiett and James “Blood” Ulmer on Half Note Records.