Regina Carter (b. 1966) is an American jazz violinist. Carter was born in Detroit, Michigan, and began as a classical violinist but became increasingly interested in jazz, and is considered one of the finest violinists in the genre. Carter attended Cass Technical High School with close friend, Carla Cook, who was enthusiastic about jazz, and introduced her to the likes of Ella Fitzgerald. Cook went on to become a successful jazz singer. Wikipedia
Regina Carter combines dazzling technical proficiency and profound compositional and improvisational gifts with a fresh, aggressive approach to her instrument and a multicultural perspective. www.hopper-management.com/regina_carter.htm
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Regina Carter ’s mother had everything planned out. Her precocious daughter, whose violin teacher was so impressed with Regina’s musical potential that she was placed in an accelerated Suzuki program at age 4, would become a classical violinist. Regina www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=20685
