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Ron Carter

In a rare interview, bass legend Ron Carter shares music and memories from his life in jazz.

Julian Joseph presents an interview with bass legend Ron Carter who celebrated his 85th birthday this year. A cornerstone of Miles Davis’ β€œSecond Great Quintet” Ron is the most recorded jazz bassist in history with over 2000 credits to his name, among them landmark albums such as Speak No Evil and The Real McCoy. Beloved across genres, he’s collaborated with everyone from Gill Scott-Heron and A Tribe Called Quest to Aretha Franklin.

In this rare interview Ron reflects on his life in jazz and shares some of his most cherished recordings – including a track from his early days with Miles Davis. Elsewhere, Julian plays classics and deep cuts from Ron's back catalogue and celebrates his remarkable legacy.

Produced by Thomas Rees for Somethin’ Else

1 hour, 29 minutes

Last on

Sat 8 Oct 2022 17:00
ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Miles Davis Quintet

    Seven Steps To Heaven

    • Seven Steps To Heaven.
    • Columbia Records.

  • Paul Chambers

    Confessin'

    • Bass On Top.
    • Blue Note.

  • Bobby Timmons, Ron Carter & Albert 'Tootie' Heath

    Softly As In A Morning Sunrise

    • In Person.
    • Riverside.

  • Freddie Hubbard

    Red Clay

    • Red Clay.
    • CTI Label.

  • V.S.O.P.

    Eighty One (Live in Tokyo)

    • Tempest In The Colosseum.
    • Sony Music.

  • Ron Carter, Joe Henderson, Chick Corea & Tony Williams

    A Theme In ΒΎ

    • Parade.
    • Fantasy.

  • Johnny β€œHammond” Smith

    California Lovers

    • Storm Warning.
    • Milestone.

  • Black Sheep

    The Choice Is Yours

    • The Choice Is Yours (Single).
    • Mercury Records.

  • Makaya McCraven

    Tranquillity

    • Deciphering The Message.
    • Blue Note.

  • A Tribe Called Quest

    Verses From The Abstract

    • The Low End Theory.
    • Jive Records.

  • Aretha Franklin

    Tracks of My Tears

    • Soul 69.
    • Atlantic (Rhino).

  • Ron Carter, Jack DeJohnette & Gonzalo Rubalcaba

    Quiet Place

    • Skyline.
    • Columbia Japan.

  • Miles Davis

    Basin Street Blues

    • Seven Steps To Heaven.
    • Columbia.

  • Ron Carter

    Brandenburg Concerto #3

    • Brandenburg Concerto.
    • Blue Note.

  • Gil Scott‐Heron & Brian Jackson

    The Revolution Will Not Be Televised

    • Pieces Of A Man.
    • Flying Dutchman.

  • Brandee Younger

    Beautiful Is Black

    • Somewhere Different.
    • Impulse! Records.

Broadcast

  • Sat 8 Oct 2022 17:00
    ΒιΆΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 3