Bio

Ron Carter was born in Ferndale, Michigan in 1937. He began playing music on the cello at age 10, eventually switching to the double bass. Over the course of his long career, Ron Carter has appeared on 2,221 albums, and received two grammy awards. This puts him in a league of his own as the most recorded jazz bassist in history. He gained early experience while playing in bands with Jaki Byard, Charlie Persip, Mal Waldron, and Eric Dolphy. During the mid 60’s, Ron Carter joined Miles Davis to be a part of the group which would come to be known as the second great quintet, featuring Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Tony Williams, Miles Davis, and Ron Carter. After leaving the Miles Davis quintet, Ron Carter went on to win two Grammys, one for his instrumental compositions for the film ‘Round Midnight’ and another for a tribute album he did to Miles Davis. His rich deep tone, rock solid timing, impeccable ear, and his ability to simultaneously lead and follow the drummer has made Ron Carter one of the premier voices on the instrument for six decades. He continues to play and work from his home in New York City.