Paul Carr has come full-circle
Fresh off his triumphant John-Coltrane-centennial performance of A Love Supreme…
An episode of the The Art of the Story podcast, hosted by Willard Jenkins, Leo Sidran, Ray Long, titled "Paul Carr has come full-circle" was published on March 31, 2026 and runs 2 minutes.
March 31, 2026 ·2m · The Art of the Story
Summary
Fresh off his triumphant John-Coltrane-centennial performance of A Love Supreme at the 2026 Mid-Atlantic Jazz Festival, (which he also produces) saxophonist Paul Carr is absolutely one of the busiest musicians in the DMV. On top of performing at his festival and assorted curating work, Paul Carr is a leading jazz educator. In August 2025 he was appointed assistant professor of saxophone, and director of the renowned Howard University Jazz Ensemble, at historic Howard University, his alma mater.WBGO contributor Willard Jenkins recently spoke to Paul about his “full circle moment” of returning to teach at the very place where he once studied, and the circuitous yet rewarding path he took to arrive where he is today.
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