Ron Carter Archives

Ron Carter’s lines drive Monk’s “Well You Needn’t” on Emmet Cohen’s new release, showcasing legendary time, phrasing, and straight ahead bass playing.

Ron Carter unveils "Sweet, Sweet Spirit," a jazz-gospel album with choirmaster Ricky Dillard honoring the hymns of his childhood and his late mother.

Ron-tober returns to Birdland Jazz Club as Ron Carter presents 32 performances across four ensembles, from duo to big band, this October.

In this exclusive interview, Ron Carter reflects on his iconic bass career, his trusted gear setup, and lessons from recording over 2,200 sessions.

Marcus Miller joins the 2025 DC JazzFest lineup alongside Ron Carter, Corcoran Holt, and a stellar roster of jazz legends performing in the nation's capital.

Discover the greatest bass lines of 1991 featuring Flea, Les Claypool, Victor Wooten, and more. From jazz to grunge to hip hop, these grooves defined an era.

Bassists and music greats unite for "For the Love of Anthony," a special benefit concert honoring Anthony Jackson. See the lineup and how to support.

Ron Carter shares his deep insights into music and humanity in his new book, "Ron Carter: The Smithsonian Interview."

Ron Carter will give 40 performances in October during his residency at Birdland Jazz Club. He will perform with his New Jazz Trio, the Foursight Quartet, his Great Big Band, and in duo with pianist Bill Charlap.

Bass titans shared the stage at the Monte Carlo Jazz Festival. Here’s Ron Carter and Marcus Miller performing “Cominando.”

This year marks 20 years of the DC Jazz Festival, which promises to be a bass-heavy affair. The annual jazz festival in the nation’s capital just announced that NEA Jazz Master Ron Carter and modern bass great Corcoran Holt have been appointed the Artists-in-Residence.

In this episode of “From The Bottom,” Paul Thompson digs into the 1990’s #1 Billboard Dance hit “Groove Is In the Heart” by Deee-Lite (with Bootsy Collins and Q-Tip) and one of the most recognizable bass lines from the last 35 years.