In Carterian Fashion is the 6th album led by saxophonist James Carter recorded in 1998 and released on the Atlantic label.[1]

In Carterian Fashion
Studio album by James Carter
Released	May 19, 1998
Recorded	1998
Studio	Power Station, New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	58:26
Label	Atlantic 83082-2
Producer	Yves Beauvais
James Carter chronology
Conversin' with the Elders (1996) In Carterian Fashion (1998) Chasin' the Gypsy (2000)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]
Robert Christgau	A−[3]
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings	[4]

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow had awarded the album 4 stars stating, "a remarkable virtuoso who can seemingly do anything he wants on his horns. It is just a matter of passing time and accomplishments accumulating before Carter is thought of as one of the all-time greats... the dominant voice throughout is James Carter's, who in general is a little more restrained, which makes his fiery explosions and colorful tonal distortions really stand out. Recommended".[2] All About Jazz noted, "The album concept for James Carter's fifth release as leader is the familiar organ combo sound with earthy tenor saxophone. The concept works for the 29-year-old saxophonist, who still manages to retain the other elements with which his career has been associated: overt physical avant-garde taunts, swingin' Kansas City rambles, and polite mainstream lyricism"".[5] Critic Robert Christgau rated the album an "A−", saying, "Just by blowing so lustily and swinging so edgily, Carter puts out more personality and pleasure than all but a few musical word-slingers".[3]

Track listing

All compositions by James Carter except where noted.

1. "Lianmo" (Cassius Richmond) - 4:55
2. "Down to the River" (Traditional) - 4:04
3. "Don's Idea" (Don Byas) - 5:11
4. "Skull Grabbin'" - 6:36
5. "Odyssey" (Kenneth Green) - 8:00
6. "Trouble in the World" (Traditional) - 6:49
7. "Escape from Bizarro World" (Spencer Barefield) - 6:03
8. "Frisco Follies" - 6:43
9. "Lockjaw's Lament" - 7:29
10. "In Carterian Fashion" - 6:29

Personnel

• James Carter - tenor saxophone, soprano saxophone, baritone saxophone, bass clarinet
• Dwight Adams - trumpet (tracks 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10)
• Cassius Richmond - alto saxophone (tracks 1, 5 & 7)
• Cyrus Chestnut (tracks 8 & 9), Henry Butler (tracks 2, 5 & 6), Craig Taborn (tracks 1, 3, 4, 7 & 10) - organ
• Kevin Carter - guitar (tracks 2, 6 & 10)
• Steve Kirby (tracks 8 & 9), Jaribu Shahid (tracks 1, 3, 4, 7 & 10) - bass
• Alvester Garnett (tracks 8 & 9), Leonard King (tracks 2, 5 & 6), Tani Tabbal (tracks 1, 3, 4, 7 & 10) - drums

References