John Carter (jazz musician)

John Carter
Carter in 1988
Background information
Birth nameJohn Wallace Carter
Born(1929-09-24)September 24, 1929
Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
DiedMarch 31, 1991(1991-03-31) (aged 61)
Inglewood, California, U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician, educator
Instrument(s)Clarinet, saxophone, flute

John Wallace Carter (September 24, 1929 – March 31, 1991) was an American jazz clarinet, saxophone, and flute player.[1] He is noted for the acclaimed Roots and Folklore series, a five-album concept album set inspired by African American life and experiences.

  1. ^ Kelsey, Chris. John Carter at AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-07-06.