The Soul Rebels, known for their dynamic brass ensemble, teamed up with with saxophone giant James Carter, renowned for his powerful and funky horn playing, for a date at the Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City recently. Now, fans have the opportunity to experience the magic firsthand as they premiere the video of the song “Rebelosis.”

Carter, an iconic figure in the jazz world, hails from Detroit and is widely recognized for his technical virtuosity on saxophones and woodwinds. His career has spanned decades, with notable performances and recordings alongside jazz legends like Lester Bowie, Frank Lowe and Wynton Marsalis.

For more information about James Carter and his illustrious career, check out his biography below.

James Carter (born January 3, 1969) is an American jazz musician widely recognized for his technical virtuosity on saxophones and a variety of woodwinds. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Carter learned to play under the tutelage of Donald Washington and became a member of his youth jazz ensemble, Bird-Trane-Sco-NOW!!

In 1988, Carter’s career took a pivotal turn when he played alongside guest artist Lester Bowie at the Detroit Institute of Arts, leading to an invitation to perform with Bowie’s quintet in New York City. Since then, Carter has been a prominent performer and recording artist on the jazz scene, known for embracing all elements of jazz history, from dixieland to free jazz.

Carter has collaborated with numerous jazz legends and has won DownBeat magazine’s Critics and Readers Choice award for baritone saxophone multiple times. He is also an authority on vintage saxophones, owning an extensive collection of such instruments.

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