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American Black Journal
Violinist Regina Carter receives NEA Jazz Master Award
Detroit-born violinist Regina Carter has racked up another prestigious musical honor: The NEA Jazz Master Award. Carter talks with Linda Yohn of 90.9 WRCJ about being awarded the NEA Jazz Master Fellowship Award for jazz advocacy alongside fellow Detroit saxophonist Kenny Garrett and drummer Louis Hayes. Plus, they talk about the connection Carter’s music has to her upbringing in Detroit.