James Carter
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Artist

James Carter

Type
Solo artist
Styles
post-bop, jazz

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James Carter is an American jazz musician who plays bass clarinet, alto, tenor and baritone saxophone, with a post-bop style. Born in Detroit in 1969, he is signed to Atlantic Records, and his first album, JC on the Set, dates from 1993.

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James Carter has played London before. Last time: Blue Note London, November 2026.

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Latest album
At the Crossroads (2011)
Born
1969 · Detroit
Origin
United States
Label
Atlantic Records

About — The artist

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.

Text adapted from the Wikipedia article “James Carter (musician)” (en), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Discography

  • JC on the Set 1993
  • Jurassic Classics 1994
  • The Real Quietstorm 1995
  • Duets 1995
  • Conversin' With the Elders 1996
  • In Carterian Fashion 1998
  • Chasin' the Gypsy 2000
  • Layin' in the Cut 2000
  • The Django Reinhardt Festival - Live at Birdland - Gypsy Swing! 2002
  • Gardenias for Lady Day 2003
  • Live at Baker's Keyboard Lounge 2004
  • Gold Sounds 2005
  • Present Tense 2008
  • Heaven on Earth 2009
  • For now 2011
  • Caribbean Rhapsody 2011
  • At the Crossroads 2011