James Carter

Biography

James Carter, born in Detroit on 3 January 1969, is an American jazz saxophonist celebrated for virtuosity across nearly every reed instrument, from sopranino saxophone to contrabass clarinet. A teenage sideman for *Wynton Marsalis* and *Lester Bowie*, he announced himself with 'JC on the Set' (1993) and built a catalogue that moves freely between swing, hard bop, free jazz and funk, including 'Conversin' With the Elders' (1996) and 'Chasin' the Gypsy' (2000). He leads his own quartet and organ trio.