KENDALL CARTER

Kendall Carter is a formidable organist, pianist, composer, and educator hailing from Louisville, KY. He began playing the piano at age 4 and was drawn to the organ by age 13. Matriculating at the University of Louisville, he graduated with a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Piano Performance and a Master of Music in Jazz Composition and Arranging. Aside from music, he also holds a Masters Degree in Theology. ​Kendall is a Hammond Artist and he can be found actively performing throughout the midwest. Kendall has been provided the opportunity to share the stage with many established musicians including NEA Jazz Master Jamey Aebersold, NEA Jazz Master Donald Harrison, Dave Stryker, Rob Dixon, Carmen Bradford, Tim Warfield, Mike Clark, Christian McBride and a host of others. His playing is deeply rooted in the gospel music tradition, but also draws influence from notable organists Jimmy McGriff, Charles Earland, and Shirley Scott. read more...