![Benny [Carter] opened the eyes of a lot of producers and studios, so that they could understand that you could go to blacks for other things outside of blues and barbecue. He's a total musician. He was the pioneer, he was the foundation. He made it possible for that doubt to be taken away.](/assets/img/quote-photos/benny-carter-opened-the-eyes-of-a-lot-of-producers-and-studios-so-that-they-co.jpg)
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