Legendary saxophonist James Carter will perform in the gardens of the Royal Baths.
Is it possible to hear the whole gamut of jazz in one evening? Yes, if you come to a concert by saxophonist James Carter! The Detroit-born musician started his concert career as early as the age of 16. By the 1990s, Carter had already become one of America's most important saxophonists. Readers of DownBeat magazine voted him best saxophone master for several years in a row. James was invited by Herbie Hancock, Marcus Miller, Wynton Marsalis and many others on their studio recordings.
Perhaps you have seen the film 'Kansas City' by Robert Altman (1996)? If so, you will certainly remember James Carter's role as the legendary saxophonist Ben Webster. James Carter can find his way in any jazz style - from dixieland to fusion and avant-garde. His trademark, however, is the James Carter Organ Trio, whose character harkens back to the tradition of Detroit corner pubs, where the sound of the organ was in perfect harmony with the saxophone.
One of Carter's friends once said: 'If his saxophone solos were the stories he spun at parties, everyone would listen with bated breath' It is a great pleasure - to be among such guests at such a concert.