Saxophonist James Carter on Don Byas

In this interview from backstage at the Newport Jazz Festival, saxophonist James Carter talks about his love and appreciation for Don Byas, and how he came to own (and play) one of Byas' saxophones.
This video interview was done for JazzTimes backstage at the Newport Jazz Festival. Interview by Irene Lee. Video production by Paul Park. Editing by Lee Mergner & Melissa Mergner.
For more information about James Carter, go to www.jamescarterlive.com
For more information about the Newport Jazz Festival, go to www.newportjazzfest.org
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[@JRM---516]

Thanks to James Carter for sharing this fantastic story -- WOW -- and, what a beautiful iconic horn! James was noticeably 'moved' after he played the horn...sounded great..

[@Chocolatiste]

What a wonderful sound. I happen to own a Dolnet (1947) who I was told was made of recycled cannons from WWII and it's an absolutely fantastic horn. Bless you and your music

[@barryfleischer6553]

This performance blows me away everytime I watch it.

[@skimanization]

Wow, Brilliant staff man about Don Bias and his horn which sounds great on the hands of a young master like it did on the hands of a great master. Thanks.

[@56conn6h]

Great story line. It is clear how sincerely affected he is by being able to have and play this horn.

[@Da_Publick]

It freezes from 1:43 to 3:23, some of what he has to say about Teddy Hill and Bebop's beginning got cut out, and no one says a thing in the comments. 😂
It's all worth it for the info, and Carter's impression of Byas at the end, though.

[@fredjacksonjr.4422]

Oh this a gem of information for researchers or people who like finding out the mystery

[@caponsacchi9979]

Thanks for posting this. I didn't realize he knew so much and could play so good. He's hot or ice cold, and some of the recent pop things are the latter. Here the real J.C. steps up.

[@bobblues1158]

You are great. And to hear you on that horn answers some questions for me!

[@patrickthames8853]

It’s a rare gem to see a jazz artist humbled to his core... I understand what that horn means to him.... I know it would be no question if he would forever treasure that horn... I would hate to be the repair person repairing that fine instrument. I bet he doesn’t let it out of his sight

[@CA-tb6uq]

This guy inspires me

[@artherladett442]

chills!!

[@papaspholsawangsuk9782]

very Beautiful and power sound

[@martindalmasi5340]

Hilton Jefferson was another one who didn’t get the fame or exposure

[@thierryroullier8401]

It's a Dolnet!

[@satchelosiris9748]

What horn is he playing? An SML?

[@artstove]

Dolnet.

[@nxt4444]

This is DOLNET tenor sax.

[@MrRiguepeu]

Dolnet "Bel air"
French horn

[@byronsigrano6849]

Laura