James Carter

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Biography

James Carter 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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James Carter

jazzjazz and bluessaxophone

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Biography

James Carter 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.

Genre Connections

jazz and bluesNetwork Signal

86%

saxophoneNetwork Signal

86%

jazzNetwork Signal

86%

contemporary jazzNetwork Signal

72%

Tenor SaxNetwork Signal

72%

free jazzNetwork Signal

72%

Mood Signals

jazz-rooted musicianship

Discography

Albums

Album

At the Crossroads

2011

Album

Caribbean Rhapsody

2011

Album

Present Tense

2008

Album

Gold Sounds

2005

Album

Gardenias for Lady Day

2003

Album

Chasin' the Gypsy

2000

Album

Layin' in the Cut

2000

Album

In Carterian Fashion

1998

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Origin

United States

Years Active

1998 – Present

Network

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