JAMES CARTER "JC ON THE SET"

Don Was Detroit All-Star Revue
"JC On The Set" James Carter
Multi-instrumentalist James Carter, winner of Downbeat Magazine "Critic's and Reader's Choice" award for baritone sax several years in a row, plays tenor sax on this marvelous rendition of "On The Set". He has performed, toured and played on albums with Lester Bowie, Kathleen Battle, the World Saxophone Quartet, Cyrus Chestnut, Wynton Marsalis, Dee Dee Bridgewater and the Mingus Big Band among others.
James Carter -- tenor saxophone
Marion Hayden - bass
Mike Jellick - piano
Sean Dobbins - drums
Recorded live @ the 5th Annual
DON WAS DETROIT ALL STAR REVUE
at the 21st CONCERT OF COLORS
July 16th, 2012, Orchestra Hall, Detroit, MI
Detroit All-Star Revue Curator: Don Was
2012 Guest Curator: Marion Hayden
Executive Producer: Ismael Ahmed
Production Manager: Kim Silarski
Recorded by Steve "Dr Ching" King and Chris Tayler
Mixed by Steve "Dr Ching" King
Technical assistance and special thanks to Tom Court, Matt Pons and Dave Shelley
Video Directed and Edited by Gemma Corfield
Director of Photography - Kevin Leeser
Camera Operators:
Jonathan Hoard, Alicia Gbur, Kim Simms
Data management, camera tech - Bradley Kaye
Thanks to
Rob Barnett
Paul Gallagher
Michael Isabella

[@p.r.h.7283]

He’s so nasty with it. He can seamlessly play the entire history of the music in a solo with extra. Makes me want to practice

[@TCNHC]

One of the best saxophone performances. Yes his technique is amazing but he sings and pours his heart and to us. And carries with him the whole tradition of the jazz saxophone!

[@CA-tb6uq]

At one point I even thought Joshua redman was up there with James, but JC is a master of sound. Joshua redman is a good musician but James has mastered the art of sound.

[@bradymom10]

My son, who's a professional sax player himself, said that when JC passes, there will never again be anyone who has this sound. How lucky we are to be alive in the same generation as him and to be able to hear his unique combination of mastery and experimentation.

[@pupissimo1]

Alors, j'ai eu cette chance de le voir à Evian en France. J'ai , du reste, constaté qu'il changeait quasiment sa anche après chaque morceau et quand on est soi même saxophoniste on en comprend vite la raison!

[@jazzcornertv]

A true master in command of his instrument. Just Marvelous.

[@milomaestri2238]

The best saxophonist in the world

[@kendricbaines2415]

Milo Maestri i wouldn't say that lol.

[@lancedenzelgulley6395]

Milo Maestri the best living, playing saxophonist.. in the world.

[@fluidjazz]

....Chris Potter

[@DiMoraDiamond]

Yes indeed. There is nobody better.

[@SELMER1947]

@@fluidjazz In your dreams...

[@aaronamerica968]

Just brought home my first saxaphone today. This is aweaome

[@MrReedmonkey]

Umami, perfect blend of sweet, salty and full on crazy. And those squealies! Punk rock jazz sax indeed. This guy has it all going on. What I hear in my head when I pick up the horn.......

[@KevinJohnson-tw9ip]

thank you Mr. James and band. That was a true baptism of spirit!!

[@Kajibambouer]

Person in a thesis : 'Man, a thesis is so hard to go through' A medecine Intern : 'Are you kidding ? It's a piece of cake in front of my experience' James Carter's reed : 'Hold my beer' *squeaks painfully*

[@cynthiadenisemay9493]

I'm proud of him. He a genius and nobody can make the sounds the horn allows you to make. But now him and your brother has a decesion to make. True

[@TheFunkyKingston]

Obviously it's a monster of technique, but this musician has SOUL...!! Rock mr Carter, rock the horn!!!!

[@davidbadiola3005]

thumbs up if this gave you chills

[@francasilva215]

Obrigado meu Deus por não deixar eu morrer sem ver e ouvir isso!😭😭😭❤️🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@audiovandalism1744]

He probably doesn't realize how beautiful "punk rock" he is!!! Best saxophonist I have hey to hear.

[@paulocesarpereira5308]

This guy is from another world ...

[@josealarcon1599]

There's no other one like him... How in the World a Man like him came to exist...! The one only, Jimmy James Carter

[@martinsimon6714]

As an old tenor player I'm in awe of this guy. Must have the tongue of a Viper.

[@ISAAC-bg9xu]

Incroyable 🎷💎

[@michaelmcdermott7349]

Universal control of the horn, for sure, the Man's way out there, magic.

[@franksaxton3746]

4:22 is why Carter is one of the best

[@trhuffer]

"The Move" ;-)

[@kaivrock]

Carter just toys with that thing. I’ve never heard anyone like him.

[@GideonBelete]

wow...been a while since i saw james carter play. watched him for many years playing winter nights at st. nicks pub. He has found a touch of Johnny Hodges, Ben Webster and the suave of the prez. my friends this man gets better everyday.

[@jasonw.8118]

This performance makes me want to slip on a red dress and pop a bottle of champagne...and I'm a dude. A happily married to a woman dude that is very manly. I wouldn't even feel ashamed wearing it. Carter's sax personality, style, and musical communication pierces the soul and melts the heart. No words are necessary when he breathes through it. You know exactly what he's thinking and saying. The best.

[@BSBMteam]

So you’re a ‘lil gay for James Carter, right?😹

[@frankherrmann965]

He is one of the best

[@massimilianopugliese]

I have no words, mybe one...awesome

[@vitago171]

Виртуозно и красиво!

[@ninadamaris8516]

One of the best saxophonists I've ever heard. I love him!

[@nikolaosmosxakis3395]

very very good all..........................................................

[@전두찬-m7g]

멋진연주 최고입니다 ❤❤❤

[@MrMedard123]

I saw James Carter in Montreal 2 times, he's the best saxophonist of his time

[@nathanielmiller9071]

any doubt he isn't the best sax player?! he's so awesome!!!!!!!! :)))

[@wyndhl9465]

Power, Energy, Creativity, Technique, Control, Soul, Romance, Pugnacity, Tradition... Old School, New School, Middle Ages...

[@prcty]

The Michael Jordan of the Saxophone !

[@amenentuet]

One of His Best Performances !

[@kendricbaines2415]

The name of this tune is "Street Of Dreams"

[@sadoxell5462]

One of the best jazz songs

[@stevenoliver9728]

I hear a lot of Earl Bostic in his playing. That is not a bad thing!

[@Njderig]

Steven Oliver yes!! Great ear you have. Earl Bostic is incredible and my favorite saxophone player.

[@johnnyloungejazz5477]

Old School! Damn son that’s good shit.

[@gprosser11]

jc on set... enjoy..

[@Zimran03]

Is no one gonna mention how when the piano played at 5:38 James Carter looked him with a smug face copied it and ended it with a slap tounge.

[@MclarenF1rocket]

holy shit - that is crazy

[@TobiMoniola]

Master of extended techniques

[@Ссаксофономпожизни]

браво!

[@duaneparham2009]

My Brother, Is A Giant!!!!!!!!

[@moisesmachado4955]

Uhoooou, esse cara é mosntro, o som dele é diferente no Brasil eu acho que não tem igual domina o sax o Por completo, zica.

[@Mr.Ion7777]

Fermecător... mersi .

[@flavioccb5111]

Beautifull.........

[@TimMirth]

just awesome...wow.

[@andre.lourenco028]

a women on the double bass, respect !

[@sergiogastaldi9640]

Top top!

[@jazzbystarlite]

INCREDIBLE!!!

[@Livemonkey2]

How does he do those rip like scoops? i love the sound of it.

[@tophotoproducciones1]

Que bárbaro excelente!!! "James 😂👉🎷💕👍👏👏👏👏👏🙏⚡👌

[@MARSAX86]

My hero

[@CACEINTERNATIONALTV]

Nice one!

[@archiemcewen1723]

1:01 is incredible, in fact, the whole thing is!

[@Sue20022010]

Holy hell!

[@oreodog]

Don't forget about the great pianist too!

[@TheFunkyKingston]

+OreoDog That's for sure!! A great pianist!!!

[@caponsacchi9979]

It wouldn't make it past Dexter or Stitt, and I'm not even sure about Illinois Jacquet, but he's a good showman. And instrumental music needs more like him.

[@ronthedon5317]

Bro, if anyone could tell me how to do, or if I could figure out these techniques, I damn sure would use them all the damn time.

[@ronthedon5317]

Fuck it, I'm calling police for saxophone abuse then carrying my ass to go practice. Shit is wild.

[@sauloferreira3182]

Toca muito hein? Alguém sabe informar qual boquilha toca?

[@tctc2470]

I don’t think there is a greater talent alive. Although I love his uniqueness, I feel that if he played more traditional music (like most of this video), he would be more recognized for his remarkable skills…the crazy “noises” mostly only appeal to genuine jazz enthusiasts. I would love to hear him play more Ben Webster, Coleman Hawkins, Trane…but with his unique touches

[@АслидинАслидин-в9б]

Super

[@zqa12swx]

Street of Dreams

[@lafayettegunterjr2967]

Its like listening to baby lockjaw ❤🎷

[@MichaelCarswellMusic]

5:37 masterful

[@khalidsharif]

Magnificent

[@สุวิทย์ชวดทอง]

「あなたのコンテンツはとても感動的です」、

[@HeliBenj]

living legend

[@Mr.Ion7777]

Geneal 🎉

[@mrjimmienoone2130]

He seems to have listened a lot to Don Byas.

[@chechar500]

1:24

[@jorgecortes-fc4cf]

Master the másters

[@ChootyB]

Does some know what this song is actually called??

[@Longshotsblues]

nick Bredal Worried and Blue.

[@kerrycarnohan2480]

Street of Dreams

[@MichaelCarswellMusic]

Wow

[@vestibulate]

Good God.

[@andrewgillis8572]

where has our love gone?

[@andreaoviedo5477]

Can someone explain how he plays 2 notes at once at 1:19

[@YeungLorentz]

try search multiphonic

[@christianhenry4173]

Overtones. Better known as Multi phonics on woodwind Instruments

[@LeandroAlves-wj1ov]

NOSSA! TOCA MUINTOOOO!!!!

[@michaelmcdermott7349]

Absolute control and mastery of the Horn, but it kind of hurts?

[@jerzypogwizd4416]

cudownie

[@dannyjung3884]

04:20~04:25 damm..... good

[@andrewgillis8572]

Byas, he shows that yes - but tricks-wise this was Sam Taylor or Willis Jackson, Rusty Bryant

[@craigwalker7415]

WoW ! POP that Reed !! ~

[@clapback2653]

I hope his bank account reflects his talent!

[@lucassousaol]

Tocar muitor

[@ciliadiniz]

[@МаринаКоноводченко-о9г]

класс

[@raefblack7906]

damn...

[@Adonfffunk]

Punky !

[@alexalex-om9np]

02:00 Laura

[@eriksax]

Whaaaaaaaaaaat?!!!! Hail to the CHIEF! Attention!

[@phts7805]

The girl in the public (in the center, at the right of the man with long hair) at 1:54 looks like Michelle Obama

[@johanlagast5721]

scorching .

[@shakuhachipete]

Sorry, but music is not a circus act. He's got chops to burn, but, showing off gets in the way of THE MUSIC! More music, less acrobatics por favor James...

[@lemonnlimelight2760]

Crawl back into your hole cretin.

[@lafayettegunterjr2967]

James feels the music 🎷

[@DiMoraDiamond]

That's like telling Eddie Van Halen not to tap...Steve Vai not to make facial expressions, or Zakk Wylde not to use vibrato. Carter IS the music.

[@trhuffer]

James Carter is all-in, every time. He has the dynamic, expressive, emotional range from just above "zero" to "eleven," and uses it ALL. I will grant you he takes you all the way around the world and back again in one tune, so that one might need to rest for a bit -- or a day or 2 -- before going around again with him on the next one.