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Ron Carter Big Band « The International Review of Music

Versatile bassist/composer Carter takes a break from his stellar rhythm section work to showcase his arranging and composing skills with a large jazz ensemble via Ron Carter Big Band « The International Review of Music.

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Ron Carter to perform in Schwab at Penn State – The Daily Collegian Online

Ron Carter is not only a legendary jazz bassist, but he is also an educator, composer and role model, according to Editorial Manager for the Center for Performing Arts John Mark Rafacz. via Ron Carter to perform in Schwab at … Continue reading

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Ron Carter brings jazz to midstate on Wednesday | PennLive.com

Stuck in a hotel room in Colorado last week, Ron Carter was not happy with Hurricane Sandy. “I’m just trying to get through the day. It’s tough,” he said. “All of us had plans in New York.” via Ron Carter … Continue reading

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Jazz bassist Ron Carter leads trio in concert Nov. 8 at Schwab Auditorium | Community Arts Centre | CentreDaily.com

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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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Jazz legend Ron Carter to perform in Harrisburg | PennLive.com

The 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. via … Continue reading

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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 via Ron Carter Ticket Giveaway! | WRTI.

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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 … Continue reading

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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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