Kent Carter | |
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 Kent Carter in 1998 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | June 14, 1939 Hanover, New Hampshire |
| Genres | Jazz, avant-garde jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instrument | Bass |
| Years active | 1960s–present |
| Labels | Ictus, Emanem |
Kent Carter (born June 14, 1939 in Hanover, New Hampshire) is an American jazz bassist. His father, Alan Carter, founded the Vermont Symphony Orchestra. He is also the grandson of American artist, Rockwell Kent. He worked in Steve Lacy's group, played on the two Jazz Composer's Orchestra albums and released albums for Emanem Records.[1]