“In all honesty, I think I just played what I felt was right for me. And I think I would have done the same thing, even if I'd been born later, when Charlie Parker was influencing everybody. The truth is, I never gave it much thought. I just played what I had to play.”
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Benny Carter
Benny Carter was a prominent American jazz saxophonist, composer, and arranger, whose career spanned over seven decades. Born on August 8, 1907, in New York City, Carter was known for his technical prowess and versatility on the saxophone. He collaborated with numerous jazz greats and his compositions and arrangements have had a lasting impact on the genre. more