NORAH JONES IS PLAYING ALONG… Yesterday, I shared with you all the latest episode of “@NorahJones is Playing Along,” wherein Yours Truly entered the studio w/ Ms. Jones and Mr. Bill Frisell for a dynamic and engaging conversation. Listen here: playingalongpod.lnk.to/Carte…

Diana Krall - Sometimes I Just Freak Out (Live At The Montreal Jazz Festival) #Jazz

Today I’m joined by @RonCarterBass & Bill Frisell for Norah Jones Is Playing Along Podcast. Timeless music and conversation! ♥️ PlayingAlongPod.lnk.to/Carte…

TODAY IS THE DAY, ladies and gentlemen… The day on which you can tune in to the “Norah Jones is Playing Along” podcast to hear Yours Truly, Ms. @NorahJones, & Mr. Bill Frisell. I cannot overstate how much fun was had… Enjoy tuning in via RonCarterJazz.com 📸: Pete Coco

MARCUS MILLER: Today is the birthday of one of our generation’s most outstanding bassists, and one of my oldest friends: Marcus Miller. This pic was back when I was 20 years old & Marcus was 21. L-R: Bob Franceschini, Marcus Miller, Jorge Dalto, Omar Hakim, me, & Chris Rogers

The great Jaki Byard would have turned 103 years old today. I am remembering his legacy by listening to "Garnerin' A Bit" which we recorded together in 1961. You can listen here: ow.ly/HLeZ50ONBKZ #planetelegance #roncarter #jazz #jakibyard

Please join me in today’s #MutualAppreciationMonday as I thank artist Paola Bilancieri, the visual artist who created this noteworthy piece, for sharing her talent and joining us that night. More of her work can be found via her Instagram: @paolabilancieri_ag. #MAM

Happy birthday, @MarcusMiller959. Here is a video I recorded for his birthday a few years ago: ow.ly/RauF50ONCo7 This one is right in your area code. #planetelegance #roncarter #jazz #marcusmiller Research other collaborations with Mr. Miller: ow.ly/2VEx50ONCmT.

NOT TO BE MISSED: Presented by Ms. @NorahJones & @iHeartRadio , “Norah Jones Is Playing Along” is a noteworthy musical podcast on which Yours Truly will shortly be making a guest appearance. The podcast episode releases on June 16th, 2026. Stay tuned via RonCarterJazz.com

Congrats to our fellow New Yorkers everywhere around the world: the @nyknicks are once again @NBA Champions! One city, one team.

Ain't it the truth! Happy #SundayFunday to all

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

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

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

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

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/

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