JAMES CARTER QUINTET | Satish Robertson | Gerard Gibbs | Hilliard Greene | Elmar Frey
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- Christian Scott;
- Donald Harrison;
- James Carter Quintet;
- Richard Bona;
- Kenny Garrett and Sounds from the Ancestors;
- Alex Sipyagin Quintet;
- Chriss Potter, Dave Holland, Zakir Hussain;
- Jeremy Pelt;
- Keyon Harrold;
- David Murray;
- George Cables.
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James Carter is among the elite of the saxophone world.
- Carter shines across the entire range of woodwind instruments, showcasing his deep connection to jazz tradition,
- his stylistic versatility that allows him to express ideas from Dixieland to free jazz,
- and his impressive virtuosity.
Carter hails from Detroit, where he first gained attention before moving to New York City in 1990.
- Since then, he has become a highly sought-after sideman and respected leader.
- He has released albums on labels such as Atlantic, Half Note, and in 2019 on the legendary Blue Note label,
- collaborating with Wynton Marsalis, Ginger Baker, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Marcus Miller, Christian McBride, and many more.
Satish Robertson is a New York based trumpeter, composer, producer, and bandleader.
- He has performed and/or recorded with James Carter, Spirit Of Life Ensemble, Ace Clark, Skyzoo, Meli’sa Morgan and many other notables on the jazz, gospel, blues, hip-hop, R&B, reggae, ska, and Latin scenes.
Gerard Gibbs, born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, is a product of the Detroit Public Schools.
- He began his musical training in classical Piano at the age of nine.
- Although he took to this musical style fairly quickly, his interest in performing Jazz never waned.
Hilliard Greene has been studying music for more than 30 years and has been playing professionally over twenty.
- His emphasis is in classical, jazz, rock, blues, R&B, Tango as well as the music of other continents and US regions, and solo performances.
Thanks to his stylistic versatility and musical sensitivity, Elmar Frey has earned a reputation as a skilled accompanist for all kinds of ensembles,
- ranging from intimate trios to dynamic big bands.
James Carter - Saxophones
- Satish Robertson - Trumpet
- Gerard Gibbs - Piano
- Hilliard Greene - Bass
- Elmar Frey - Drums
Video – Alex Hoetzinger
Audio – Philipp Bernhardt
Recorded live in Berlin 02.11.2024, in ZigZag jazz club