Ron Carter needs no introduction. His vast playing and recording experience gave us plenty to talk about. Ron was open about his opinions, thoughtful about answering questions fully, and was a rich resource for describing the bass and it’s best use within this music.
2:40 The trait of curiosity that benefits musicians
3:45 What is Ron curious about?
5:40 What is Ron doing these days?
7:10 What is Ron practicing?
8:30 Practicing to perfection
9:40 Talking about the Bach Cello Suites
12:00 Using Bach for various purposes
13:25 A way to think about developing better time
16:20 “Too much gravy on the steak” – complicating the time
17:00 Playing more complicated within the time
18.00 Tony Williams asking Ron to write out the changes for him
20.00 Oil can drum story with Lenny White
22:30 The ideal relationship between the bass drum and bass
30:00 What did Ron learn in Miles’ band?
30:46 The five key elements of the bass in a group
32:50 What were the differences between Mile’s two quintets
35:20 What Ron means about needing more than just notes
37:10 Thoughts on the making of those classic Miles albums
41:10 Miles being completely comfortable with his playing
42:10 The club environment and the effect on the music
47:50 On Wayne Shorter
48.50 On the Van Gelder studios
51:30 The classic records of each member of Miles’ band
53:40 Ron looking forward to the state of jazz
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