Ron Carter

Ron Carter, born in 1937 in Ferndale, Michigan, is a prominent American jazz double bassist known for his extensive contributions to the genre. He began his musical journey on the cello before switching to bass during his time at Cass Technical High School. Carter's career took off in the early 1960s when he joined Miles Davis's Second Great Quintet, appearing on seminal albums such as 'E.S.P.' (1965). Over the decades, he has become the most recorded jazz bassist in history, with over 2,200 recording sessions to his name, and has collaborated with a wide array of artists, including Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Jim Hall and Gil Scott-Heron. His recent performances in New York City include 'Ron Carter's Foursight' at Kaufmann Concert Hall and a series of birthday celebrations at Blue Note.