American jazz alto saxophonist, clarinetist, trumpeter, composer, arranger, and bandleader (1907-2003), who was a major figure in jazz from the 1930s to the 1990s. Often referred to as 'King,' Carter earned a wealth of major awards during his lifetime, including the NEA Jazz Masters Award for 1986, the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1987, and the National Endowment for the Arts, National Medal of Arts in 2000. Vintage glossy 8.25 x 10 publicity photo of Carter holding his saxophone in a smooth half-length pose, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Johnny, Sincerely—Benny Carter.” In fine condition. Learn more about this photo.
