Mike Carr (musician)

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Mike Carr, born Michael Anthony Carr in South Shields, County Durham, England (7th December 1937) is a Jazz organist, pianist and vibraphonist.

Younger brother of trumpeter Ian Carr, with whom he formed the EmCee Five band, he started out playing in Newcastle in the 60s before going on to London in the 70s and appearing regularly at Ronnie Scott's. EmCee Five featured some of the UK's top jazz musicians of the 60s and 70s, including John McLaughlin, Ronnie Stephenson, Malcolm Cecil, Spike Heatley and Johnny Butts.

From 1971-5, Carr was a member of Ronnie Scott's trio, first with Tony Crombie and later with Bobby Gien.

[edit] Discography

[edit] with Emcee Five

• 1961: Let's Take Five.
• 1962: Bebop from the East Coast (Birdland) with Ian Carr, John McLaughlin.

[edit] other recordings

• 1993: Good Times and the Blues (Cargogold) with Dick Morrissey, Jim Mullen.