Jeff Carter has been playing guitar for 38
years, and writing songs for nearly as long. He considers himself more
of a songwriter than a performer. He is amazed by guitarists who can
do the impossible, like Eric Clapton, Christopher Parkening, and Leo
Kottke. While his favorite performers include the Beatles, Rolling
Stones, and Crosby, Stills, and Nash, his primary guitar-playing
influences are Paul Simon and James Taylor. Jeff also plays blues
slide guitar, and favors the Delta blues of Robert Johnson.
Jeff went to an open mic run by Marconias at
Coffee Cabana about 5 years ago and has been an open mic junkie ever
since. He has also contributed songs to all four of the Songwriters
Challenges.
About the songs:
"Was It a Song?" was professionally recorded
at Desert Vista Studios. Lynn Rathbun provides the lead vocals; Chris
Frazer is also featured.
"Red Hair, Green Eyes" was professionally
recorded at Mojo Recording. Bob Villa provides the lead vocals and
guitars.
"Alive" was recorded by Chris Frazer at his
home, using an obsolete 8-track system that records to ZIP disks. He
and Tara Glazier provide the amazing harmonies.
"If It Weren't for Love" and "Stranger in a
Strange Land" were recorded in Jeff's living room in single live takes
using the built-in microphone of a laptop computer, as is probably
apparent from listening to them.
