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Kent Carter

b. 1939

American musician

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Born 1939. Kent Carter is an American jazz musician and musician.

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.

Discography As leader Beauvais Cathedral (Emanem, 1976) Lost in June (Ictus, 1977) The Willisau Suites (Emanem, 1984) The Juillaguet Collection (Emanem, 1996) Intersections (Emanem, 2006) Summer Works 2009 (Emanem, 2010) Oratorios and Songs (Emanem, 2010)

As sideman With Paul Bley Touching (Debut, 1965) With Don Cherry The Summer House Sessions (Blank Forms, 2021) With the Jazz Composer's Orchestra Communication (JCOA, 1965) The Jazz Composer's Orchestra (JCOA, 1968) With Steve Lacy Disposability (RCA, 1966) Journey Without End with Mal Waldron (RCA Victor, 1971) Mal Waldron with the Steve Lacy Quintet (America, 1972) Trickles (Black Saint, 1976) Troubles (Black Saint, 1977) Stamps (HatHut, 1979) The Way (HatHut, 1979 ) With Gianni Lenoci Secret Garden (Silta) With Roswell Rudd Regeneration (Soul Note, 1982) With the Spontaneous Music Ensemble Quintessence (Emanem, 1974 ) With Noah Howard Live in Europe - Vol. 1 (Sun Records, 1975) With Un Drame Musical Instantané A Travail égal salaire égal (Grrr, 1982) With Alan Silva Seasons (BYG, 1971)

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Kent Carter?

American musician

When was Kent Carter born?

Kent Carter was born on 12 June 1939 in Hanover (NH).

What is Kent Carter's occupation?

Kent Carter is a jazz musician and musician.

What nationality is Kent Carter?

Kent Carter is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kent Carter

· Wikidata: Q1739024

· DBpedia: Kent Carter

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