Ron Carter

Biography

Ronald Levin Carter, 4 May 1937, Ferndale, Michigan, USA. As a child Carter played cello, hoping for a career in classical music. Adept on several instruments, including violin, clarinet and trombone, he eventually settled on bass. He also opted for a career in jazz when he became aware of the difficulties confronting any black youth with musical ambitions centred upon the concert platform. He was in his early 20s before he began to perform regularly in jazz, securing a place in Chico... Read more

Genres

Drama Movies Jazz Jazz Music Videos & Concerts Pop / Rock World Music

Tags

jazz

bass

jazz bass

hard bop

funk

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