James Carter was born in Detroit, Michigan and learned to play there before moving to New York City. He has been prominent as a performer and recording artist on the jazz scene since the mid-1990s, playing saxophones, flute, and bass clarinet. As a young man, he attended Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp and was a member of the group, Bird-Trane-Sco-Now. On one of his albums, Chasin' the Gypsy he recorded with his cousin Regina Carter, a jazz violinist. Carter has won the critics' choice award for baritone saxophone three years in a row from Down Beat magazine.
Hi James. It's a pleasure having you as a friend on myspace. I've added you on my main page along with at a lot of the local great performers you know in Detroit. Sending Love, Peace and Joy to you and the Carter Family. Take care and don't be a stranger.
Thanks for the add!! GREAT MUSIC!! I was teaching guitar at Hewitt's one summer (many years ago) and I heard you playing. I said to your brother Kevin "who's that wailing on the sax in the room next to me" he said "that's my brother James checking out mouth pieces..!!" All the best to you!! peace Howard
