Jazz Articles about Joe Carter

Joe Carter: 2 For 2

by Jim Santella
May 2, 2004

As an acoustic duo, guitarist Joe Carter and bassist Nilson Matta are able to interpret Brazilian popular music with a caress and a natural charm. Melody and countermelody intertwine as the pair explores the Great Brazilian Songbook from 1930 to 1960. Soothing and packed full of folk music refrains, the session offers a light mood and plenty of comfort.

”Influência do Jazz” reaches back to Carter’s early collaborations with jazzmen Art Farmer, Lee Konitz, Cecil Payne and Rufus ...