Birthdate: August 8, 1907
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Harlem, New York, United States
Died: July 12, 2003
Benny Carter was a prominent American jazz musician celebrated for his exceptional talents as a saxophonist, clarinetist, trumpeter, composer, arranger, and bandleader. He worked closely with renowned artists like Johnny Hodges and played a significant role in shaping the swing style during the 1920s. Carter’s expertise as an arranger was evident from early on, as he crafted written charts for leading bands like Fletcher Henderson’s. Over his illustrious career spanning several decades, he earned multiple Grammy nominations and a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.
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