Album Notes

Who is Karter Jaymes?...a most versatile acoustic singer/songwriter...he was the drummer,known as James Carter,for many years with the late,legendary Teddy Pendergrass.Karter's songs can't be defined by any one category...writing styles range from soul,blues,folk & alternative sounds.A blend of seasoned,soulful vocal tones take lyrical flight into the versatality of today.He is a Grammy nominated artist for the album,"JOY",recorded by Teddy Pendergrass,which counted gold & platinum worldwide.His history & influence is a wide stretch,as his songs have been recorded & sampled by the industry's finest:soul singer JAHEIM'S,"Ain't Leavin' Without You"...TEDDY PENDERGRASS,"Love 4 2"...THE WHATNAUTS,"Help Is On The Way"...New York's hip hop legends,DE LA SOUL,"Ring,Ring,Ring".Music also sampled by K-GEE,PETE ROCK & JEREMY DUPREE.Also featured on MARTIN LAWRENCE'S ,"Thin Line Between Love & Hate" movie soundtrack.He has shared the stage with singer/songwriter's JEFFREY GAINES,ANTHONY DAVID,ROY AYERS,EDWIN MCCAIN,JOSH HOGE,SPENCER DAY & many others.His musical influences are wide...DAVID RUFFIN,OTIS REDDING,RICHIE HAVENS,BOBBY WOMACK ,WYCLEF JEAN to name a few.Karter has his own comfortable presence & personality on stage & expresses his love & passion,thru music,in the IMAGE OF SOUL...KARTER JAYMES...