Few people would have blamed Ron Carter if he had become embittered. It must have been demoralizing to have so much talent as a young classical musician only to learn the ugly reality that America in the 1950s wasnt ready for an African-American cellist.
Esperanza Spalding ‘Jazz Artist of the Year’ in DownBeat Reader’s Poll
The results of the 77th Annual DownBeat Readers Poll are in. Legendary bassist Ron Carter was named as the readers’ choice for the DownBeat Hall of Fame, while bassist/singer Esperanza Spalding was voted DownBeat’s Jazz Artist of the Year, and her critically acclaimed Radio Music Society (Heads Up/Concord) was named Jazz Album of the Year.
via Esperanza Spalding ‘Jazz Artist of the Year’ in DownBeat Reader’s Poll.
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Jazz legend Ron Carter to perform in Harrisburg | PennLive.com
The joint will be jumping when legendary jazz bassist Ron Carter brings his trio to Rose Lehrman Arts Center on Wednesday.
via Jazz legend Ron Carter to perform in Harrisburg | PennLive.com.
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Live Jazz: The Ron Carter Quartet and the Robert Glasper Trio at Royce Hall. « The International Review of Music
Ron Carter made one of his far too rare Southland appearances Saturday night in a CAP UCLA performance at Royce Hall. His quartet starred in a long show that also included an extended set by the Robert Glasper Trio.
Bobby Hutcherson – Somewhere In The Night
Bobby Hutcherson, long regarded as one of the foremost jazz vibraphonists in the world, has usually been compared to Milt Jackson. That’s not totally fair –Hutcherson has travelled a more adventurous path than his mentor, spending time exploring experimental styles with Eric Dolphy, Andrew Hill, and McCoy Tyner. In recent years, though, he has largely returned to his bebop roots
via Music Review: Bobby Hutcherson – Somewhere In The Night – Blogcritics Music.
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Ron Carter Ticket Giveaway! | WRTI
Join WRTI Jazz this week, as we are giving away pairs of tickets to see legendary bassist Ron Carter
RON CARTER – MEETING THE BASS LEGEND | Shanghai 247
Everyone knows the bassist Ron Carter. Hes is a legend and one of the most recorded jazz bassists in the world, featuring on over 2,500 albums, and was in town recently as part of JZs Masters Hall Concert Series. His 45 year career has included performances with Miles Davis and James Brown and he still appears on the stage today.
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Ron Carter Quartet Visits L.A. – Culture Files – The Culture Files Blog – Los Angeles magazine
81-year-old guitar innovator Kenny Burrell weighs in on Ron Carter Quartet plus special guests the Robert Glasper Trio.
via Ron Carter Quartet Visits L.A. – Culture Files – The Culture Files Blog – Los Angeles magazine.
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Ron Carter Quintet (1/2) – YouTube
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Interview: Vibes Great Gary Burton – Part 2 – seattlepi.com
In Part 1 of our interview, vibes great Gary Burton discussed the history of the vibraphone in jazz, his development of the four-mallet approach to playing vibraphone, and his early years as a sideman. Part 2 starts off with a discussion of the opportunities and challenges of playing with Stan Getz.
via Interview: Vibes Great Gary Burton – Part 2 – seattlepi.com.
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