JC on the Set is the debut album by saxophonist James Carter, recorded in 1993 and released on the Japanese DIW label.

[4] The Chicago Tribune wrote that "Carter draws on bebop, R&B and avant-garde techniques to make a statement; considering his generous use of rasping tone, top-range harmonics, guttural growls and the like, he certainly makes an impression.

"[9] Rolling Stone noted that "Carter has a conspicuous gift for the entire post-Coltrane jazz vocabulary and a genuine affection for pre-Charlie Parker saxophone techniques, too.

[10][11] The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow stated: "Twenty-five at the time of this CD, James Carter had already absorbed much of the tradition...

He also shows that he has the courage to play completely outside whenever it seems logical to him... Carter puts on quite a tour-de-force throughout this very impressive set.