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Benny Carter

Benny Carter (1907–2003) was an American trumpeter, saxophonist and composer.

Also recorded as Bennet Lester Carter; Bennett Lester "Benny" Carter.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Bennett Lester Carter.

Born at New York City in 1907, died at Los Angeles in 2003.

In detail

Benny Carter studied at Harvard University and Princeton University. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are jazz and swing.

Employment is recorded with Harvard University. Membership is recorded of Benny Carter and His Orchestra.

Distinctions recorded are National Medal of Arts, Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Paul Acket Award and Library of Congress Living Legend.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Benny Carter”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q356715: Benny Carter

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