John Carter (jazz musician)

John Carter
Carter in 1988
Background information
Born
John Wallace Carter

(1929-09-24)September 24, 1929
Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
DiedMarch 31, 1991(1991-03-31) (aged 61)
Inglewood, California, U.S.
GenresJazz
OccupationsMusician, educator
InstrumentsClarinet, saxophone, flute

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

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