Austin Jazz Society Presents The Carter Arrington Quartet at Monks Jazz Club

Come join AJS as they continue its collaboration with Monks Jazz Club. Carter Arrington joins some of Austin finest jazz musicians in a much-anticipated show.

Growing up in Roanoke, VA, Carter Arrington discovered the guitar at age twelve. The eventual decision to make music a career solidified during a trip to Berklee in Boston to attend their summer guitar sessions. The level of talent and fellowship he experienced from these other musicians hailing from all over the world left him inspired and determined, and it felt like home. Later relocating to Atlanta, Carter attended the Atlanta Institute of Music at night while still in his junior year of high school, later teaching classes after graduating....

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Come join AJS as they continue its collaboration with Monks Jazz Club. Carter Arrington joins some of Austin finest jazz musicians in a much-anticipated show.

Growing up in Roanoke, VA, Carter Arrington discovered the guitar at age twelve. The eventual decision to make music a career solidified during a trip to Berklee in Boston to attend their summer guitar sessions. The level of talent and fellowship he experienced from these other musicians hailing from all over the world left him inspired and determined, and it felt like home. Later relocating to Atlanta, Carter attended the Atlanta Institute of Music at night while still in his junior year of high school, later teaching classes after graduating.
AIM provided a valuable foundation to further his education, and the city of Atlanta was home to an incredible pallet of culture, both musically and personally. Eventually arriving in Austin to attend The University of Texas in 2003, the city's live music scene provided the ultimate training ground for his musical development. Balancing ongoing study and instruction with live performance in a variety of settings, Austin was the place to develop a career and thrive.

By 2006, Carter completed his Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Performance at the University of Texas at Austin. Highlights include 3 Downbeat Student Music Awards and performances at the Montreux and North Sea Jazz Festivals. After graduation, Carter continued his teaching career both privately and through UT's ALMA program while expanding his performance opportunities throughout the city and beyond.

With a driven personality, dedication to new opportunities, and a reputation for his pursuit of excellence, Carter Arrington has made passion for music the center of his life. He brings a strong musical foundation combined with seasoned performance experience, and his network of satisfied band mates, clients, and students would be happy to tell you just how easy he makes it look.

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