Benny Carter was an American saxophonist and composer, born on August 8, 1907, in Harlem, United States. His career spanned several decades, during which he became a significant figure in the jazz genre, admired for his contributions to music. Carter passed away on July 12, 2003, in Los Angeles due to bronchitis. His influence and work have left a lasting impact on jazz and popular music.
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Meaning of the name - Benny
son of the right hand
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Benny Carter belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Harlem
Place of Death: Los Angeles
Cause of Death: bronchitis
Educated At: Princeton University | Harvard University
Occupation: jazz musician | recording artist | saxophonist | trumpeter | bandleader | conductor | composer
Employers: Harvard University
Awards Received: Library of Congress Living Legend | star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | National Medal of Arts | Kennedy Center Honors | Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award | Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame | Paul Acket Award | NEA Jazz Masters
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Ephemeris for August 8, 1907
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 8, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 8, 2025 |
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| Sun | 14 Leo 59 | 16 Leo 24 | 11 Sagittarius 25 |
| Moon | 8 Leo 49 | 8 Aquarius 41 | 1 Sagittarius 26 |
| Mercury | 27 Cancer 19 | 4 Leo 37 | 21 Scorpio 31 |
| Venus | 4 Leo 49 | 9 Cancer 56 | 1 Capricorn 46 |
| Mars | 6 Capricorn 57 | 1 Libra 5 | 3 Pisces 46 |
| Jupiter | 27 Cancer 36 | 13 Cancer 21 | 13 Leo 21 |
| Saturn | 27 Pisces 14 | 1 Aries 14 | 21 Pisces 15 |
| Uranus | 9 Capricorn 21 | 1 Gemini 8 | 11 Capricorn 0 |
| Neptune | 13 Cancer 35 | 1 Aries 51 | 14 Cancer 19 |
| Pluto | 24 Gemini 24 | 2 Aquarius 14 | 24 Gemini 1 |
| Rahu | 22 Cancer 10 | 19 Pisces 51 | 15 Cancer 55 |
| Ketu | 22 Capricorn 10 | 19 Virgo 51 | 15 Capricorn 55 |
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