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Saxophonists · b. 1969

James Carter

American musician

Born: 3 January 1969
Detroit
Country: United States
Record labels: Atlantic Records
Discography: 17 albums

Biography

James Carter is a jazz musician who plays saxophone, clarinet, tenor saxophone and alto saxophone. James Carter was born on 3 January 1969 in Detroit. The music is usually filed under jazz and post-bop. Record labels: Atlantic Records. The discography here lists 17 albums, from “JC on the Set” (1993) to “For now” (2011).

James Carter (born January 3, 1969) 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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Discography

Studio and live albums

JC on the Set 1993 · DIW Jurassic Classics 1994 · DIW

Duets 1995

The Real Quietstorm 1995 · Atlantic Jazz Conversin' With the Elders 1996 · Atlantic In Carterian Fashion 1998 · Atlantic Chasin' the Gypsy 2000 · Atlantic Layin' in the Cut 2000 · Atlantic Gardenias for Lady Day 2003 · Columbia

Live at Baker's Keyboard Lounge 2004 · Live

Gold Sounds 2005 · Brown Brothers Recordings Present Tense 2008 · EmArcy

Heaven on Earth 2009 · Live

At the Crossroads 2011 · Decca Records Caribbean Rhapsody 2011 · EmArcy

For now 2011

Out of Nowhere · Live

Also plays on

Albums where James Carter is credited as a sideman

1996	Dreamland — Madeleine Peyroux	tenor saxophone, bass clarinet
1997	Blood on the Fields — Wynton Marsalis & The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra	reeds
1998	Gershwin’s World — Herbie Hancock	tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone
1998	Tenor Legacy — Benny Golson	tenor saxophone
2000	Motor City Moments — Regina Carter	bass clarinet
2001	m² — Marcus Miller	tenor saxophone

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does James Carter play?

James Carter is known for playing saxophone, clarinet, tenor saxophone and alto saxophone.

When and where was James Carter born?

James Carter was born 3 January 1969 in Detroit.

What are James Carter's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include JC on the Set (1993), Jurassic Classics (1994), The Real Quietstorm (1995), Conversin' With the Elders (1996) and In Carterian Fashion (1998).

External links

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