Clifford Carter

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Clifford Carter
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Clifford Carter (born August 10, 1952) is an American keyboardist, musical director, composer and arranger.

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Carter is known for his performances with such artists as James Taylor, [1] [2] Bruce Springsteen, Paul Simon, Rosanne Cash, Michael Franks, Art Garfunkel, Cyndi Lauper, Idina Menzel, [3] Patti Scialfa, Shunzo Ohno, Linda Ronstadt, Susana Raya, Herbie Mann and as a member of the groups Elements, Grace Pool, and the 24th Street Band. [4] [5] [6]

In 1993, he released a solo album, Walkin' into the Sun, which featured nine of his own compositions. The album is a combination of instrumental and vocally-driven music.

In 2010, Carter was a featured pianist at Carnegie Hall, performing 'Too Hot To Handel' with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Marin Alsop. [7]

Discography

Solo albums

Selected credits with other artists

See also

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