John Carter (jazz musician)
John Carter | |
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Carter in 1988 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | John Wallace Carter |
| Born | September 24, 1929 Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | March 31, 1991 (aged 61) Inglewood, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| 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. He is noted for the acclaimed Roots and Folklore series, a five-album concept album set inspired by African American life and experiences.