My responsibility as a bassist and band leader is using every opportunity to create spectacular music. Recorded on 2200 albums … and counting.
Joined October 2021
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A #flashback this week to June of 1976, when I played with my friend Jim Hall on his album Commitment.
Listen to it here: ow.ly/o11050OEurJ
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Mr. Bill Frisell is a most noteworthy jazz guitarist. He & I shared an episode as special guests on Ms. @NorahJones ’ podcast, “Norah Jones is Playing Along,” which shall be released for your enjoyment on this June the 16th. Stay tuned via RonCarterJazz.com
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Jun 12
This week's #flashbackfriday is to June of 1966, when Wayne Shorter's album Speak No Evil was released. Yours Truly had the pleasure of joining Wayne on that album.
Give our right notes a listen here: ow.ly/IvnY50OEuB3
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Jun 12
June 12, marks 2 very important birthdays: Geri Allen and @ChickCorea. I had the honor of taking the bandstand with both of these musicians who left us far too early, and I still miss hearing Mr. Corea's voice on my phone.
#planetelegance #roncarter #jazz #chickcorea #geriallen
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JazzWeek Jazz Radio Chart – June 15, 2026
At No. 1 on the JazzWeek Jazz Chart for the eighth of nine weeks and third straight week is Jeremy Pelt Our Community Will Not Be Erased (HighNote).
Most added ( 22) and biggest mover ( 62) is Helen Sung Big Band Oracles (Sunnyside).
Tied for highest debut (No. 47) Ted Rosenthal Trio The Good Old Days (TMR Music) and New Jazz Underground Hoodies (Artwork).
Tied for most reported (37 stations) are Billy Childs Triumvirate (Mack Avenue) and is Emmet Cohen Universal Truth (Mack Avenue).
More at jazzweek.com/
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Jun 11
The 47th Annual Tri-C Jazz Fest in Cleveland, Ohio, is where you shall find my Foursight Quartet (@ReneeRosnes, @JimmyGreene, Payton Crossley) on the bandstand on June 27th. Hosting us as our venue will be Playhouse Square.
Tickets via RonCarterJazz.com
📸: Attila Kleb
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Jun 11
Another #ThrowbackThursday this week to June of 1978, when I recorded my album A Song for You. This was one of several albums where I took my piccolo bass for a spin.
Listen to A Song For You (yes, you ;) ) on YouTube here: ow.ly/Ng0E50OEu1i
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Jun 10
I take great pride in the instructional resources I've developed to support bassists at every skill level. You can find my Ron Carter Library of teaching books & links to my digital masterclasses with @OpenStudioJazz and @tonebaseteam via RonCarterJazz.com
📸: Pete Coco
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Ms. @NorahJones is a noteworthy young musician in today’s jazz world.
I had the pleasure of appearing on her podcast, “Norah Jones is Playing Along,” as special guests. Tune in for the episode on June 16th via RonCarterJazz.com
📸: Courtesy of Ms. Jones’ Facebook page.
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Ron Carter retweeted
Remembering SLY STONE — who left us a year ago today, aged 82.
“Everyday People”
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Sun Ra taught me to translate spirit into music. The spirit makes no mistakes.
(Marshall Allen)
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REMEMBERING...Andy Blakeney on his BIRTHDAY! "WHEN THE SAINTS". To check out music/video links & discover more about his musical legacy, click here: wbssmedia.com/artists/detail… #SOULTALK #LONDON
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Jun 10
25 years of Stand! — celebrated live at the Jazz Showcase. Full video available this Friday.
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Jun 9
Happy birthday to a musician I have known for many years, Kenny Barron.
Listen to one of our recordings together here: ow.ly/bqJa50OIpAl
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Jun 8
This #MutualAppreciationMonday, we see into the mind of Frank Marenghi, with his oil painting "Jazz Tonight." With the painting, he envisions his dream band: Wayne Shorter, Bill Evans, Billie Holiday, and Yours Truly. Thank you for your passion, Mr. Marenghi.
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