Benny Carter
- Type: Classic Bandleader
- Country: United States
- Born: August 8, 1907 in New York, New York, United States
- Died: July 12, 2003 in Los Angeles, California, United States
- Active: 1907 - 2003
Biography
A towering figure in jazz for over seven decades, Bennett Lester Carter was a consummate musician known as 'King' by his peers. He was a principal architect of the swing sound, standing alongside *Johnny Hodges* as a definitive alto saxophonist of the era, while also being a highly influential trumpeter and an elegant clarinetist. Carter's greatest impact came from his work as a composer and arranger; his sophisticated charts for his own orchestra and for bandleaders like *Fletcher Henderson* helped define the modern saxophone section. His remarkable career included leading top-tier bands, extensive work in Europe, and breaking racial barriers as a composer in Hollywood.
Genres
Benny Carter Discography
- Cosmopolite (1953) - Album
- Jazz Giant (1958) - Album - rated 3.87/5
- Swingin' the '20s (1958) - Album - rated 3.47/5
- Sax ala Carter (1960) - Album - rated 3.42/5
- Further Definitions (1962) - Album - rated 4.1/5
Members
- Benny Carter - alto saxophone, trumpet, arranger, composer (1924–1997)
- Teddy Wilson - piano (1932–1934)
- Chu Berry - tenor saxophone (1932–1934)
- Sid Catlett - drums (1932–1933)
- Dicky Wells - trombone (1932–1934)
- J.C. Higginbotham - trombone (1932–1934)
- Frankie Newton - trumpet (1932–1934)
- Coleman Hawkins - tenor saxophone (1933–1933)
- Max Roach - drums (1943–1944)
- J.J. Johnson - trombone (1943–1944)
- Miles Davis - trumpet (1945–1945)