Kent Carter
Musical artist

Kent Carter (born June 14, 1939 in Hanover, New Hampshire) is an American jazz bassist. His father, Alan Carter, founded the Vermont Symphony Orchestra. He is also the grandson of American artist, Rockwell Kent. He worked in Steve Lacy's group, played on the two Jazz Composer's Orchestra albums and released albums for Emanem Records.
01Discography
As leader
- Beauvais Cathedral (Emanem, 1976)
- Lost in June (Ictus, 1977)
- The Willisau Suites (Emanem, 1984)
- The Juillaguet Collection (Emanem, 1996)
- Intersections (Emanem, 2006)
- Summer Works 2009 (Emanem, 2010)
- Oratorios and Songs (Emanem, 2010)
As sideman
With Paul Bley
With Don Cherry
- The Summer House Sessions (Blank Forms, 2021)
With the Jazz Composer's Orchestra
- Communication (JCOA, 1965)
- The Jazz Composer's Orchestra (JCOA, 1968)
With Steve Lacy
- Disposability (RCA, 1966)
- Journey Without End with Mal Waldron (RCA Victor, 1971)
- Mal Waldron with the Steve Lacy Quintet (America, 1972)
- Trickles (Black Saint, 1976)
- Troubles (Black Saint, 1977)
- Stamps (HatHut, 1979)
- The Way (HatHut, 1979 [1980])
With Gianni Lenoci
- Secret Garden (Silta)
With Roswell Rudd
- Regeneration (Soul Note, 1982)
With the Spontaneous Music Ensemble
- Quintessence (Emanem, 1974 [1986])
With Noah Howard
- Live in Europe - Vol. 1 (Sun Records, 1975)
With Un Drame Musical Instantané
- A Travail égal salaire égal (Grrr, 1982)
With Alan Silva
- Seasons (BYG, 1971)
Sources and credits
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- Kent Carter 1998 SW 300.jpg by Albrecht Maurer, Public domain
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