Kenyon Carter

Composer, Producer, Musician

United States

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Jazz is a layered language of musicality and instrumental diversity that draws from the depths of human emotion. Kenyon Carter is one musician who finds his deepest inspiration there. A critically-acclaimed jazz saxophonist and recording artist, Kenyon’s melodic compositions and engaging live performances have earned him wide repute. His style has been said to strike the perfect balance of smooth grooves and jagged edge, entertaining the masses while also capturing the attention of music aficionados.

Kenyon’s influences come from both smooth and straight ahead jazz giants like Grover Washington Jr., Gerald Albright, Charlie Parker, John Coltrane and Cannonball Adderley, as well as the iconic pop, rock and funk sounds of Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan, Michael Jackson and Prince. He shares: “Groove and melody are the king and queen of my musical world. I try to write music that feels good and leaves the listener with a memorable melody that is also seasoned with the language of the jazz tradition.”

Game On, Kenyon’s soon-to-be-released third album, is the next chapter in his catalog of chart-topping collections. Written and produced by Kenyon, the album hits digital shelves on August 14th and features 10 tantalizing tracks of contemporary jazz.