The Presbybop Quartet is a consort of professional jazz musicians. Core musicians include Bill Carter on piano, Al Hamme on saxophones, Tony Marino on bass, Ron Vincent on bass.
Also joining us from time to time are Warren Cooper on vocals, Jeff Stockham on trumpet, Steve Gilmore on bass, Tom Whaley on drums, Joe Roma on drums, and Mike Carbone on saxophones.
Influences
Dave Brubeck, Lyle Mays and Pat Metheny, Arvo Part, Frank Zappa, Herbie Hancock, the "American Quartet" of Keith Jarrett, Dave Liebman, the acapella psalm singing of the Western Hebrides, Thelonious Monk, Bob Brookmeyer, Alban Berg, Bobby Watson
Presbybop Music is a musical venture of Bill Carter, jazz pianist and Presbyterian minister.
After years of pretending to split the life of faith from the music of jazz, Bill has been trying to find links between the two halves of his brain. Presbybop Music is his attempt to integrate his strong Presbyterian faith with the rhythms of bebop.
In 1993 he formed the Presbybop Quartet with Al Hamme, his college music professor from Binghamton University. Beginning with original lineup of drummer Tom Whaley and bassist Tony Marino, the band has evolved into a consort of musicians who have been turning heads on the musical scene - and adding new dimensions to the faith and worship of the Christian church.
Based in northeastern Pennsylvania, this group of consummate professionals has presented concerts and jazz worship services in churches around the country. Their music has been widely acclaimed. To date, Bill's Presbybop Quartet has recorded six compact discs: Faith in a New Key, Dancing Day, Fragile Incarnation, Stand On Your Head, Jazz According to John, and Welcome Home.
Bill Carter spends most of his time as a busy pastor in a bustling church. Yet he keenly senses that God wants him to use his musical gifts as a means of reaching people with the good news of God's grace, peace, and joy. His jazz ministry has received national recognition, and has served as a model for integrating the arts in Christian ministry.
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Thanks for the add! Your music is very intereseting, so you don't doubt that it will have in my sacred jazz blog. Kind Regards! to Mr. Carter and the rest of the musical group, from a Jazz Lover and brother in Christ.
Hi!To Bill & the Presbybop Quartet**Welcome to my myspace**It is for people who love and enjoy listening to others sing or play beautiful music.I really love your music thank you for being here. your friend Reggie
Hey, thanks so much for the add and the friendship, I truly appreciate it! I’m back in the US to finish my debut album (feat. Take 6, K. Whalum, A. Laboriel, V. Colaiuta, P. Jackson Jr.). I’ll keep you posted :))
Greetings from a Swiss brother in Nashville,
blessings,
Vlada
http://www. vladamusic. com
Hey Bill, the more I learn about you the more impressed I am. Looking forward to meeting you in person someday. All the best to you and yours, thanks again for the encouragement and support. -Charlie
Hiya, Bill. All hepped for your Drawing Social I am. I'll have to put a drawing together soon for the poster, most likely montaging existing drawings of you, Steve Kurilla, and Tony Marino.
Hey Bill! Hope all is well. I haven't had much time to breathe with the musical at The Northeast Theatre I'm doing (you should come down and see us some night, it's good). Did you ever get that letter of recommendation done? Lemme know!
Hiya, Bill, I have you down on the calendar for Dec 23 Drawing Social Christmas Special, and looking forward to it. I'll have to get a drawing together for a poster as the time nears.
