14 Jul
It's About Time by Mark Carter
- Written by Norm Breest
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Guitarist Mark Carter, who has been a side man in the Los Angeles area, has his first release out called It's About Time. For a first release, he has a winner here. Carter uses a style that is a mix of Peter White, Wes Montgomery and Chet Atkins that still gives him a sound all his own. Working with people as diverse as Dave Koz, Eric Marienthal, Al Jarreau, The Coasters, The Drifters, Engelbert Humperdink and Roger Williams, Carter has a style that picks out the best for the material he uses.He has a couple of covers, I Just Wanna Stop and Could It Be I'm Falling in Love, but the original material stands out the best in It's About Time. Carter is very funky on Cats on the Beach and Green is Beautiful, bluesy on West on Sunset and reflective on Move a Little Closer. Carter wrote eight of the eleven tracks and his knowledge of how to sell a song shows through.Mark Carter has been behind the scenes in the Southern California area for a long time. It is now his time to shine and It's About Time is the way to break through the clutter and show what he has. And he has a lot to offer.
Additional Info
- Artist / Group Name: Mark Carter
- CD Title: It's About Time
- Genre: Contemporary Jazz / Modern
- Year Released: 2001
- Record Label: Independent
- Musicians: Mark Carter, guitars, composer, leader. Various guest artists including Tim Redfield on keyboards.
- Label Website: -
- Rating: Four Stars
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