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James Carter Organ Trio At The Crossroads
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Audiophile Audition Rates “At The Crossroads” Four Stars Saxophone Virtuoso James Carter & His Organ Trio Celebrate 10th Anniversary With “At the Crossroads,” Due for Oct. 4 Release by Emarcy July Shows in England, Scotland, France JJA Baritone Saxophonist Of The Year ALSO AVAILABLE

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There were passages in the program, especially during pieces such as Joe Henderson’s “Recorda Me,” in which Carter played with a surprisingly soft and tender sound, his improvisations filled with subtle melodic paraphrases. At other times, he added an appealing, burry edge to his tone—the result calling up images, on soprano saxophone, of Sidney Bechet.
-Don Heckman, LOS ANGELES TIMES

This is James Carter in the present tense, at the full height of his jaw-dropping powers, swooping through a new concerto he premiered in October with the Detroit Symphony.
– DETROIT NEWS