Regina Carter is making the kind of mark. She recorded with pianist Kenny Barron

Regina Carter is making the kind of mark in contemporary music that will have future music fans wondering how she pulled it all off. She's done it all, from an album of classic songs dedicated to her mother to one dedicated to her hometown of Detroit to another performed on the priceless Guarneri violin once owned by Nicolo Paganini. And get this: Her upcoming release features African folk music performed with a kora player. Her musical scope is wide, her playing always heartfelt and of the highest quality. This is from a wonderful duet album she recorded with pianist Kenny Barron.
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