Kent Carter (born June 14, 1939 in Hanover, New Hampshire) is an American jazz bassist.

His father, Alan Carter, founded the Vermont Symphony Orchestra.

He is also the grandson of American artist, Rockwell Kent.

He worked in Steve Lacy's group, played on the two Jazz Composer's Orchestra albums and released albums for Emanem Records.

[1] With Paul Bley With Don Cherry With the Jazz Composer's Orchestra With Steve Lacy With Gianni Lenoci With Roswell Rudd With the Spontaneous Music Ensemble With Noah Howard With Un Drame Musical Instantané With Alan Silva