Jazz Articles about James Carter

James Carter: Chasin' The Gypsy/Layin' In The Cut

by Mark Corroto
June 1, 2000

Saxophonist James Carter is the Derek Jeter of jazz. Like the New York Yankee shortstop, he is long on talent and even longer on attitude. For all of us Yankee-haters, we wait for a Jeter error and grudgingly recognize his physical genius. Similarly, Carter’s attitude has created many a jazz detractor, ready to leap upon any musical miscue. So far there have been few, as his talent has carried the day. Besides, if you are looking for ego-less fare, look ...

Benny Golson: Tenor Legacy

by Jack Bowers
August 1, 1998

Benny Golson is back, this time with a salute to 10 legends of the tenor saxophone (including Benny himself, of course). It's such a daunting task that Golson has called for help, sharing the spotlight with tenors Branford Marsalis (on “Body and Soul," dedicated to Coleman Hawkins), Harold Ashby (on five tracks) and James Carter (on four), both of whom take part in a three-tenor conclave with Golson on the busy opener, Lester Young's “Lester Leaps In." Other celebrated tenor ...

James Carter: In Carterian Fashion

by Jim Santella
July 1, 1998

The album concept for James Carter's fifth release as leader is the familiar organ combo sound with earthy tenor saxophone. The concept works for the 29-year-old saxophonist, who still manages to retain the other elements with which his career has been associated: overt physical avant-garde taunts, swingin' Kansas City rambles, and polite mainstream lyricism. Organist Craig Taborn teams with Jaribu Shahid on acoustic bass and Tani Tabbal at the drums for five tracks.

Organist Cyrus Chestnut teams with Steve Kirby ...