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In an often-quoted phrase, James Carter, 27, has been called Inchthe most exciting young saxophonist to arrive on the scene in the last 25 years.Inch His records have made year-end best-of lists in the New York Times and the Village Voice, where his debut Atlantic , the Real Quietstorm, was the only jazz recording in a list filled with the best of rock, pop, hip-hop, and soul releases from 1995. On his latest , Conversin' with the Elders, Carter engages in a series of impromptu dialogues with Inchsome of the musicians who have influenced me, on or off stage...Inch such as, Lester Bowie, Hamiet Bluiett, Harry InchSweetsInch Edison, Buddy Tate, Larry Smith, Lester Young, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane, Anthony Braxton, and Bennie Moten. Says Carter, InchI thought the best way to show my appreciation to them was to have them participate on a recording celebrating the music that brought US together.Inch Album Tracks 1. Freereggaehibop - James Carter Featuring Lester Bowie 2. Parker's Mood - James Carter Featuring Larry Smith 3. Lester Leaps in - James Carter Featuring Harry 'Sweets' Edision 4. Naima - James Carter Featuring Hamiet Bluiett 5. Blue Creek - James Carter Featuring Buddy Tate 6. Centerpiece - James Carter Featuring Harry 'Sweets' Edision 7. Composition #40Q - James Carter Featuring Hamiet Bluiett 8. Moten Swing - James Carter Featuring Buddy Tate 9. Atitled Valse - James Carter Featuring Lester Bowie
