What is Benny Carter's full name?
Bennett Lester Carter
Benny Carter nickname(s):
The King, King
Benny Carter date of birth:
August 8, 1907
How old was Benny Carter when died?
95
Where was Benny Carter born?
New York City, New York, United States
When did Benny Carter die?
July 12, 2003
Where did Benny Carter die?
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, United States
Why did Benny Carter die?
Complications of bronchitis
Benny Carter body shape:
Average
What color is Benny Carter's hair?
Black
Is Benny Carter gay or straight?
Straight
What is Benny Carter's ethnicity?
Black
What is Benny Carter nationality?
American
What is Benny Carter's occupation?
Jazz alto saxophonist, clarinetist, trumpeter, composer, arranger, bandleader
Benny Carter claim to fame:
Tea for Two
What genre is Benny Carter's work?
Swing, big band, jazz
What instruments does Benny Carter play?
Saxophone, trumpet, clarinet
Short Biography
Bennett Lester "Benny" Carter (August 8, 1907 – July 12, 2003) was an American jazz alto saxophonist, clarinetist, trumpeter, composer, arranger, and bandleader. He was a major figure in jazz from the 1930s to the 1990s, and was recognized as such by other jazz musicians who called him King. Carter performed with major artists from several generations of jazz, and at major festivals, such as his 1958 appearance with Billie Holiday at the Monterey Jazz Festival.