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About Me

Nik Carter was born in King's Lynn, Norfolk on the 6th September 1985. In 2004 he began studying at Trinity College Of Music in London. Nik is still based in London as a freelance saxophonist. Recently he has just finished two world tours with Pop singer Lily Allen. Other Artists Nik has recorded or appeared live with include.. The Mystery Jets, Peter Andre, Mr Hudson and The Library, Toyah wilcox, Gloria Gaynor, Peter Sarstedt, Late of The Pier, Suggs, Mark Ronson, The Drifters, Terri Walker, Beverley Knight, Nick Mason (Pink Floyd) and Terry Hall and Lynval Golding from The Specials. Nik is also involved with a lot of new Gospel Projects which include... I-Gospel, IDMC, ABC as well as working on several recordings for new Artists. Nik has his own projects which he is continuing to work on.. So stay tuned for updates and New tracks.Lily Allen Best of 06/07
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Member Since: 08/08/2006
Band Website: www.nikcarter.co.uk
Band Members: Horn Section... Jack Birchwood Trumpet/Flugal, Steven Fuller Trombone.
Influences: People who have Influenced Nik include Friends, Family and great Musicians... these are in no particular order!His Father - Colin Carter, George King, Gary Barnacle, Simon Allen, Gareth Brown, Seamus Blake, Andy James, Trevor Mires, Frank Zappa, Andy Snitzer, Simon Willescroft, Ben Dearnley, George Shelby, Dave Koz, Jack Birchwood Mike Parlett, Richard Elliot, Lenny Pickett, John Coltrane, Dewi Young, Paul Squire, Michael Brecker, Ronnie Cuber, The Phoenix horns, Nathan Hawken, Vine Street Horns, Prince, Steven Fuller, Michael Jackson, Kirk Whalum, Lily Allen, Mark Lockheart, Euge Groove, Mike Philly, Earth Wind and Fire, Graeme Flowers and many more.......
Sounds Like: Hopefully himself but with hints of the above!
Record Label: Worked for.. Mercury, Atlantic,EMI and Capitol.
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Thankyou to Yamaha.

The Opening of the new Yamaha Shop, Hanging out with saxophonist George Shelby and my trip to the Yamaha factory trying out New EX sopranos, Alto’s and Tenors. Aswell as some new additions like ...
Posted by on Sun, 30 Mar 2008 04:25:00 GMT

Recent Projects.. Mystery Jets and Late Of The Pier.

Hey, Just thought I would update the ol myspace... I Just finished working with a top band called The ’Mystery Jets’ their album ’Twenty One’ is available in stores across the...
Posted by on Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:02:00 GMT

Check out new Vid Mr Hudson and the Library.

Just added this new video, its a band called Mr Hudson and the Library, it features the horn section im touring with at the minute hope you enjoy.
Posted by on Wed, 14 Feb 2007 19:31:00 GMT

On tour!

My first blog, feels like im having to write an essay?! Its been a mad month around the world no less! We started in Japan went down to New Zealand then to Australia then to America, where im currentl...
Posted by on Sun, 11 Feb 2007 06:08:00 GMT