James Carter

Quick Facts

Full Name	James Carter
Occupation	Saxophonist
Date Of Birth	Jan 3, 1969(1969-01-03)
Age	55
Birthplace	Michigan
Country	United States
Birth City	Michigan
Horoscope	Capricorn

James Carter Biography

James Carter is one of the most popular and richest Saxophonist who was born on January 3, 1969 in Michigan, Michigan, United States. Notable for his work on the baritone saxophone, bass clarinet, and flute, this prominent jazz musician collaborated with opera singer Kathleen Battle, saxophonist Julius Hemphill, trumpeter Wynton Marsalis and numerous other world-class musicians.

In the late 1980s, he began a lengthy collaboration with jazz trumpeter Lester Bowie.

Carter was born in Detroit, Michigan, and learned to play under the tutelage of Donald Washington, becoming a member of his youth jazz ensemble Bird-Trane- Sco-NOW!! As a young man, Carter attended Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, becoming the youngest faculty member at the camp. He first toured Europe (Scandinavia) with the International Jazz Band in 1985 at the age of 16.

On May 31, 1988, at the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA), Carter was a last- minute addition for guest artist Lester Bowie, which turned into an invitation to play with his new quintet (forerunner of his New York Organ Ensemble) in New York City that following November at the now defunct Carlos 1 jazz club. This was pivotal in Carter’s career, putting him in musical contact with the world, and he moved to New York two years later. He has been prominent as a performer and recording artist on the jazz scene since the late 1980s, playing saxophones, flute, and clarinets.

With one of his cousins, fellow jazz musician Regina Carter, he recorded an album titled Chasin’ the Gypsy.

James Carter Net Worth

James Carter is one of the richest Saxophonist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, James Carter 's net worth $400 Thousand. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

While growing up in Detroit, Michigan, Carter trained with Philadelphia-born tenor saxophonist Donald Washington, Sr. and toured to Scandanavia with the International Jazz Band.

Over the course of his music career, he collected numerous vintage horns.

James Carter (born January 3, 1969) is an American jazz musician. He is the cousin of jazz violinist Regina Carter.

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Facts & Trivia

James Ranked on the list of most popular Saxophonist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. James Carter celebrates birthday on January 3 of every year.

Why did Jimmy Carter resign?

His presidency ended following his defeat in the 1980 election by Republican Ronald Reagan. Carter took office during a period of “stagflation,” as the economy experienced a combination of high inflation and slow economic growth.

Is Jimmy Carter related to Elvis Presley?

President Carter is a sixth cousin once removed to Elvis Presley, and a sixth great-grandson of Valentine Pressler.

Why did Carter leave the Navy?

From 1 March to 8 October 1953, Carter was preparing to become the engineering officer for USS Seawolf (SSN-575), one of the first submarines to operate on atomic power. However, when his father died in July 1953 Carter resigned from the Navy and returned to Georgia to manage his family interests.

How did President Carter's emphasis on human rights affect American

foreign policy?

Carter believed that previous administrations had erred in allowing the Cold War concerns and realpolitik to dominate foreign policy. His administration placed a new emphasis on human rights, democratic values, nuclear proliferation, and global poverty.

Who was the youngest president?

The youngest person to assume the presidency was Theodore Roosevelt, who, at the age of 42, succeeded to the office after the assassination of William McKinley. The youngest to become president by election was John F. Kennedy, who was inaugurated at age 43.