“Bill Carter is a great piano player. I think his music is wonderful, and I highly recommend his recordings.”
“Can any of you jazz fans out there imagine what it would be like if Dave Brubeck was living a double life, one as a Presbyterian minister and the other as a piano-playing leader of a jazz quartet? The Rev. Bill Carter and his jazz band, named after both of his vocations, answer that musical question. Not only does the Presbybop Quartet sound like Brubeck's classic 1950s group, the famous jazz pianist is a fan of this current aggregation.” - Charlie Ricci
“This lively contemporary jazz collection of holiday music is just right for the Christmas season and is alive with some fine jazz musings! With Bill Carter on keyboards, this collection of 12 songs will delight jazz listeners. Among the 12 songs are found the endearing "Sussex Carol," "What Child is This," "Coventry Carol," "Creator of the Stars of Night," an intricate "God Rest Ye, Merry Jazzmen" which will have wide appeal, and "Welcome Home." Every musician on FRAGILE INCARNATION is topnotch. This is a fine collection of musical jazz cheer, for all seasons!” - Lee Prosser
“Bill Carter and the Presbybop Quartet honor the Christmas Season with a thoughtful collection of standard and not-so-standard melodies of the Christmas Season. Fragile Incarnation is a collection of non-secular carols presented with a swinging and reverent style. All of the songs had their origin in the Christian Tradition and all translate very well to the jazz vernacular in the hands of the capable Mr. Carter... (click link to read more)” - C. Michael Bailey
Bill Carter, bassist Tony Marino, and violinist Mark Woodyatt offer up a festive evening of jazz. To celebrate Cinco de Mayo, they will feature the Latin music of Chick Corea. Wear a celebrative outfit and a big floppy hat!
This project was supported by a Lackawanna County Community Arts and Culture Grant, a program of Lackawanna County Commissioners. Thanks to this grant, the event is free and open to the public.
First Presbyterian Church of Carbondale, PA, 76 Salem Avenue, Carbondale, PA
We introduce a new iteration of our band: The Blue Note Band, presenting music from the Blue Note record label tradition. With Jeff Stockham on trumpet, Mike Carbone on tenor sax, Tony Marino on bass, Tyler Dempsey on drums, and Bill Carter on piano. The event is free and open to the public.
This project was supported by a Lackawanna County Community Arts and Culture Grant, a program of Lackawanna County Commissioners.
Firehouse Stage at the Goodwill Theatre, 46 Willow Street, Johnson City, NY 13790
Another night of music with the Presbybop Blue Note Band, playing the iconic music of Freddie Hubbard, Horace Silver, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Lee Morgan, and others. With Jeff Stockham on trumpet, Mike Carbone on saxophone, Tony Marino on bass, Tyler Dempsey on drums, and Bill Carter on piano! Don't miss it.
To sample the music, click here: https://www.youtube.com/live/iMR4OaiFjTI?feature=share
Ticket link will go live in April. Check back for the link.
