NEA Jazz Masters: Regina Carter (2023)

Regina Carter is renowned for her mastery of the violin and exploring the instrument’s possibilities in jazz, as well as taking journeys in other genres of music. A recipient of a MacArthur "genius" grant and a Doris Duke Artist Award (as well as an individual NEA jazz grant in 1990), Carter also shares her knowledge and talent through teaching and workshops.
Visit the National Endowment for the Arts’ Jazz Masters Fellowships section to learn more about the recipients of our nation’s highest honor in jazz: www.arts.gov/h...

[@Davidtibi4353]

She is such a fabulous musician, a pure national treasure

[@musikalessonswithdonna]

Classically trained, I play the violin since 2nd grade. Still have a good ear, but not able to improvise and articulate my message as I feel them. I do still read music, and had to re-introduce myself to hearing and playing by ear after so many years playing in orchestras. Blues, Jazz, Celtic, and Fiddling have peaked my interest. I teach violin, and do some private local performances of songs memorized and turned them into my own (themes to classical movies, Summertime, Worship and Gospel Songs, Old Soul, Classic Rock, a few Folklore, etc). I hear my voice on the violin, but have not as yet been able to articulate it on the violin as I hear it. I bought some books and attend webinars and such to help me learn to improvise with ease. You are truly an inspiration, Regina Carter. I wish you lived closer so that I could take lessons from you to utilize it for myself to bless others as listeners, as well as impart even more onto my students. Thank you!

[@moondocb]

Thank you, Regina Carter. I loved your story about the big band teacher who told you to stop listening to violin players so you could find your own voice. That resonates so much. I am a drummer who needs to find my voice. Congratulations on your well-deserved award!

[@dm-jz7se]

wow.. She is fantastic!!!!❤

[@raynorris135]

Regina, Regina Regina, Your playing is mind blowing👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Kharrari]

Amazing glad i found this

[@Ericechild1979]

AMAZING 🎵🎼🫶🏾❤️

[@RonCarterBassist]

👏🏾👏🏾

[@sknmwms6516]

CASS TECH HIGH THE BEST AND THE BADEST!

[@ArthurTheLibraryDetective]

🕵😎..june newton aka ArthurTheLibraryDetective (Checking in from The Old D..) Listened to you from Straight Ahead days?!💞 i played Violin in El School...😊..Paganini is one of my Faves... And! i Also have a son w-/ Ali Jackson/Muhammad -Bass..lol. 🙂..It is a Small World Indeed!💖💞..And!💥..i just.happened across This vid by 'Super Chance'. (Would you happen to.know Felice Rosser, From:Detroit. Cass Tech.Musician.?? She Been There a Long Time too#!..Kudos to Both of Yall!🙏❤💚