Benny Carter
Not only a great, influential figure during the era of the big bands,
saxophonist Benny Carter worked in nine different decades and was a
groundbreaking arranger, band leader and performer as jazz moved from swing to
be-bop to modern styles.
Born in New York City, his mother gave him piano lessons as a child and he
largely taught himself the saxophone. By the age of 15 he was playing in Harlem
night clubs and learning his trade as a sideman in local bands. Making his first
recordings in 1928 as part of the Charlie Johnson Orchestra, he started
arranging for the Fletcher Hend...
'Round MidnightBenny Carter
The Formidable Benny Carter
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In a Little Spanish TownBenny Carter
Swingin' the '20s
3:12
I've Got the World on a StringBenny Carter
Jazz Giants
That Old Black MagicBenny Carter
Elegent & Sophisticated - Vol 1
Just You, Just MeBenny Carter
World Of Jazz
2:54
When Lights Are LowBenny Carter
BBB & Co.
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