Ron Carter

Ron Carter was born Ronald Levin Carter on May 4, 1937 in Ferndale, MI. He began playing cello at age 10 but switched to double bass. Carter earned a Bachelor of Music Degree from the Eastman School in 1959 and a Masters Degree in Double Bass from the Manhattan School of Music in 1961.

Ron cut his first record in 1960 with Eric Dolphy and Don Ellis. From 1963-1968  he was a member of the Miles Davis Quintet teaming up with Herbie Hancock on piano and Tony Williams on drums in the rhythm section.

In 1993 Carter won a Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Group, The Miles Davis Tribute Band. And in 1998 he won another Grammy for an instrumental composition from the film 'Round Midnight.

After more than 20 years on the faculty, Ron is Professor Emeritus at the City College of New York. He has played on over 2000 albums.


I'm listening to Ron Carter's tribute to Miles Davis called "Dear Miles." This is a 2007 Blue Note release. The personnel are Stephen Scott on piano, Payton Crossley on drums, and Roger Squitero on percussion.

Some of the familiar tunes include "Gone," "Seven Steps to Heaven," "My Funny Valentine," "Someday My Prince Will Come," "Stella By Starlight," and "Bye Bye Blackbird" among others.





Here is a video of Ron playing "Autumn Leaves."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfUqggDylJU&feature=player_detailpage