Saturday, 25 June 2016

Jazz Greats: Ron Carter

Ronald Levin Carter (born May 4, 1937)



Jazz Double Bassist and Cello Player, Ron Carter, was a member of the Miles Davis Quintet during the early 1960's. He also worked on his Solo projects and as a sideman on notable Albums that totals 1100 songs. He remains active; please take a listen here and have a good Saturday: A song for you, Third Plane and Blues farm and The shadow of your smile

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Carter
Background information
Birth nameRonald Levin Carter
BornMay 4, 1937 (age 79)
Ferndale, Michigan, U.S.
GenresOrchestral jazz
Mainstream jazz
Third Stream
Avant-garde jazz
Occupation(s)Professor
Clinician
Jazz musician
InstrumentsDouble bass
Cello
Piccolo bass
Electric bass
Years active1960–present
LabelsBlue NoteCTIEmbryo,PrestigeMilestone,Sunnyside

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