REVIEWS:

It's truly a blessing to have people feel that you bring something of value to such a timeless art, JAZZ. To all critics I humbly and respectfully say thank you. You push me to continue to strive to do better. Peace! ~ Chad Carter

2012
JazzAvenues Blog: "LET ME LOVE YOU" CD Review

2011
'One recent Monday evening, Chad Carter, looking natty in a dark suit, his shirt cuffs French, was crooning a Gershwin standard in front of the Buck Hill Quartet. “In time the Rockies may crumble / Gibraltar may tumble / They’re only made of clay / But our love is here to stay,” he sang. The sound was warm and resonant' - Washington Post, September 24, 2011

2011
An excerpt from an article about the 2011 Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival
"...vocalist Chad Carter - a throwback to the days of the swing-band shouters...All are worthy performances; for your best bets, though...slip into the club for the joyous Carter..." - Michael J. West (TBD.com, February 17, 2011)

2010
"Proving his dedication to the music even when he is not on the bandstand, Carter was one of the many volunteer workers at last month’s debut of the Mid- Atlantic Jazz Festival in Rockville, Md..." - DC North
Steve Monroe

2009
"Vocalist Chad Carter was a huge presence, sounding for all the world like bop-era singer Kenny Hagood on his version of `Body and Soul,'" - Michael J. West
Washington City Paper (April 29, 2009)

 

2009
"...its clear that Chad Carter is a promising artist-in-progress and you're now privileged to be along for the ride..." -Willard Jenkins,a contributor to DownBeat,
 JazzTimes, and Jazzwise magazines,
 editor-publisher of his own webzine The Independent Ear)

 

2008
"He's a good little singer. He reminds me of myself when I was coming along." - Ernie Andrews

 

2007
DC North: Jazz Avenues ~ August 2007: - Steve Monroe
Click here for pdf article


2006
" ...I first saw Chad Carter at the East Coast Jazz Festival...he is a fine young vocalist..." - Donnie McKethan, WPFW 89.3 (2006)

"..What a wonderful rendition of 'Our Love is Here to Stay' by Chad Carter..." - Hassan, WPFW 89.3 (2006)

2004
" If I did'nt know who it was, I would have thought it was something out of the Duke Ellington era. It was just that good!" - Regina King

The Washington Post
February 14, 2003
Article: Jazz Festival Keeps Going, and Going?
According too metropolitan Washington DC, highly recognized jazz vocalist and teacher, Ronnie Wells, affirms that Chad Carter is among ??emerging singers who deserve wider exposure.? - Ronnie Wells, (Washington Post article 2003)