- Benny Carter: A Life in American Music, 2nd Edition,
by M. Berger, E. Berger, and J. Patrick (1360pp)
- This extraordinary two-volume work was hailed as milestone of jazz literature
when it was originally published in 1982. Examining both his musical and
cultural significance, the authors present the life and career of Benny
Carter, one of the most important and versatile figures in jazz. During
the ensuing two decades, Carter, in his eighties and nineties, continued
to expand his musical realm. For this new edition, Edward Berger has brought
the unparalleled Carter saga into the new millennium, adding insider accounts
of tours, major concerts, recordings, and other special events. In addition,
the new work reveals more of the reticent Carter's complex character and
views, gleaned from hundreds of hours of interviews and conversations.
The accompanying annotated discography, one of the most comprehensive
ever devoted to the work of a single musician, has been thoroughly revised
and updated. Dozens of new and previously unpublished photographs have
been added. Published by Scarecrow Press (Tel. 800 462-6420). Details and ordering info...
- Benny Carter: A Life in American Music, by
M. Berger, E. Berger, and J. Patrick
- Two-volume 877-page biography/discography published by Scarecrow Press,
1982. Available from Scarecrow Press (Tel. 800 462-6420).
- Latest
Updates to Volume 2 (PDF file)
Cumulated
Updates to Volume 2 (PDF file)
- As a service to purchasers of the book, we will periodically update the
material contained in Vol. 2. These updates follow the basic format used
in the book’s Addendum section (pp. 809-822), and will include 1) any
newly discovered sessions; 2) additional releases of previously listed
sessions (by session number); 3) additional recordings of Carter’s arrangements
and compositions (by title); 4) additional releases of previously listed
recordings of Carter’s arrangements and compositions (by artist); 5) additional
recorded tributes to Carter and entire albums of his music; and 6) additional
awards received by Carter. We would welcome any new data in any of these
areas. Readers may send information to Ed Berger (eberger@attglobal.net).
NOTE: These website additions do not include those listed in the book’s Addendum
- Benny Carter: When Lights Are Low, Jamey Aebersold Jazz, Volume 87
- Play-a-long book and CD set for all instruments. Thirteen BC originals,
all in concert key, Bb, Eb and bass clef. More
info...
- The Benny Carter Collection, Hal Leonard
Artist Transcriptions: Saxophone
- Contains 23 lead sheets of BC originals and transcribed solos by Carter
from the 1930s to the 1990s. Includes Carter classics such as When Lights
Are Low, Blues In My Heart, Only Trust Your Heart, Rock Me to Sleep, and
Malibu. With biographical notes and musical analysis. Published in 1998.
More
info...
- Benny Carter Plays Standards, Hal Leonard
Artist Transcriptions: Saxophone
- 24 Carter solos from the 1930s to the 1990s on such standards as Autumn
Leaves, I Can't Get Started, Misty, and Stompin' at the Savoy. With biographical
notes and musical analysis. Published 1996. More
info...
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