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Simon Woolf Quintet: pays tribute to Jazz legend Benny "King" Carter

Bennett Lester Carter (August 8, 1907 – July 12, 2003) was an American jazz saxophonist, clarinettist, trumpeter, composer, arranger, and bandleader. ..... In the 20s Carter provided arrangements for Fletcher Henderson that were pivotal in shaping the music of the swing era. He remained active well into his 90s and was nominated for eight Grammy Awards including a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Geoff Simkins - alto saxophone
Martin Shaw - trumpet
Simon Woolf - piano
Matyas Hofecker - double-bass
Joe Dessauer - drums

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