*1925 US, Gary, Indiana
Songwriter / Producer of Pop, R&B/Soul and Rock
Calvin Carter (born May 27, 1925) is an American songwriter of jazz and pop songs, and record producer.Calvin Carter joined Vee-Jay Records, founded by his sister Vivian Carter and her husband James Bracken, in 1953 and became its principal A&R man and producer, in charge of recording sessions. According to Allmusic, he was responsible for giving "direction and vision" to the company, which mainly recorded R&B acts such as Elmore James, John Lee Hooker, and Jimmy Reed. Vee Jay Records was the first American company to sign The Beatles.Calvin Carter also worked at Liberty Records and work with Canned Heat. He also recorded jazz greats like Eddie Harris and Gene Ammons
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Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Theme From Master Of The World | Calvin Carter | 1961 | Single |
The Roach / What'd I Say | Calvin Carter | 1961 | Single |
Twist Along With Cal Carter | Calvin Carter | 1961 | Album |
What'd I Say / Pricilla | Calvin Carter / Eddie Cooley | Single |