Ron Carter, Born: 1937, Bassist

Ron Carter's official website: ~www.roncarter.net

Interviews » Ron Carter interview on 2011/08/22 (~all·about·jazz)

Source of the interview: ~all·about·jazz

Ron Carter's official website: ~www.roncarter.net

Album, "Ron Carter - All Blues (CTI Records 40th Anniversary Edition)": ~amazon.com

Albums » Ron Carter - Jazz, My Romance (1994)

Ron Carter - Jazz, My Romance (1994)

Album review by Scott Yanow ~allmusic.com
As with virtually all of Ron Carter's recordings as a leader, this CD is primarily a showcase for his bass solos. The unusual combination of musicians (a trio with guitarist Herb Ellis and pianist Kenny Barron) really does not live up to its potential. There are some short spots for Ellis and Barron but their roles are mostly in support of the bassist.

Some of the selections (particularly "Sweet Lorraine" and the bassist's original "For Toddlers Only") do have their memorable moments but none of the songs are taken at faster than a medium tempo. Since bass solos (as with most drum showcases) often lose a lot when transferred to record (as opposed to being seen live), this CD is recommended mostly to Ron Carter completists.

Videos » Ron Carter - 'Round Midnight

Ron Carter - piccolo bass

Stephen Scott - piano

Leon Malson - contrabass

Lewis Nash - drums

Steven Kroon - percussion

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Live at the Bird in Yokohama,

Japan - 1990

(credits given by the uploader)

Ron Carter's official website:

~www.roncarter.net