Alton "Big Al" Carson (October 2, 1953 – April 26, 2020) was an American blues and jazz singer. He performed with his band, the Blues Masters, in New Orleans, and with other bands.[1][2] He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He played tuba[3][4] in addition to singing. Carson performed and recorded with multiple jazz and brass bands in New Orleans, including under the leadership of Doc Paulin,[5]Lars Edegran,[6][7][8] and Dr. Michael White.
Carson died on April 26, 2020 at the age of 66 after a heart attack in New Orleans.[9]
