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Ron Carter

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Ron Carter is among the most original, prolific, and influential bassists in jazz. With more than 2,000 albums to his credit, he has recorded with many of music's greats: Tommy Flanagan, Gil Evans, Lena Horne, Bill Evans, B.B. King, the Kronos Quartet, Dexter Gordon, Wes Montgomery, and Bobby Timmons. Ron Graduated the Eastman School in 1959 and packed up his belongings and moved to New York City with his wife, Janet. Later that year, Downbeat magazine listed Ron as #15 of 23 in their bass player poll. A great start. In the early 1960s he performed throughout the United States in concert halls and nightclubs with Jaki Byard and Eric Dolphy

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Twio Vol. 2

Label: Blue Note Records
Released: 2026
Track listing: My Ideal; Circus; Light Blue; Casual - Lee; Lawns; I Should Care; Fall; Escapade; Isfahan; Swingin' at the Haven.

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FOREFATHERS

Label: Self Produced
Released: 2026
Track listing: Laverne Walk Chamber Mates Little Waltz Tricotism Bittersweet Our Spanish Love Song Joyce Faye Lined With A Groove First Song Pendulum At Falcon's Lair Pitter Panther Patter

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Right Now... And Then

Label: Strata-East Records
Released: 2026
Track listing: Earl's World; Peace with Myself; Right Now; Lil's Paradise; Paper Man; Household of Saud; Repetition (Take 2).

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Universal Truth

Label: Verve Records
Released: 2026
Track listing: Budo; Well You Needn't; My Funny Valentine; Gingerbread Boy; I. Eternal Glimpse; II. Compassion; III. Universal Truth; Blue Trane.

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Miles on Miles: Collaborations with Gil Evans & The 2nd Great Quintet

Read "Miles on Miles: Collaborations with Gil Evans & The 2nd Great Quintet" reviewed by Larry Slater


In the third and final hour of “Miles on Miles," you'll hear Miles Davis discuss his recordings with Gil Evans, and the creation of his second great quintet with Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Tony Williams and Ron Carter.Miles narration is from his autobiography “Miles: The Autobiography," which was published in 1989. Levar Burton read ...

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Article: In Tribute To...

Miles Davis At 100: A Global Perspective

Read "Miles Davis At 100: A Global Perspective" reviewed by Ian Patterson


Miles Davis' centenary has arrived. The second century begins. What changes jazz has undergone in the 100 years since Miles Dewey Davis was born in Alton, Illinois on May 26, 1926! Davis was all about change, evolution, growth, and reinvention.  A driving force behind many of the changes in direction jazz took during his ...

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Article: Album Review

Emmet Cohen: Universal Truth

Read "Universal Truth" reviewed by Mike Jurkovic


There is an old-world saying that some folks are just born with an old soul. Pianist and social media conqueror Emmet Cohen--his pandemic- founded livestream, Live From Emmet's Place, has been viewed by millions across the globe--proves, positively, that the old wisdom still stands and forever will. For within the heart and soul of every jazzman ...

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Article: Live Review

John Beasley Sextet at Presidio Theatre

Read "John Beasley Sextet at Presidio Theatre" reviewed by Steven Roby


John Beasley Sextet Presidio Theatre Miles Davis at 100 San Francisco, CA May 14, 2026 Spanning a 90-minute set from Birth of the Cool to Amandla, John Beasley's sextet anchors the centennial with Miles's most influential band--the 1965--68 quintet featuring Wayne Shorter. Last September at San Francisco's Presidio ...

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Article: Radio & Podcasts

Jazz Classics from Jackie McLean, Horace Silver and Others; Currents from Jacques Lesure, Billy Childs, and More

Read "Jazz Classics from Jackie McLean, Horace Silver and Others; Currents from Jacques Lesure, Billy Childs, and More" reviewed by David W. Daniels


Artists as described in title. Plus classics from Art Blakey, Gerald Wilson, Art Pepper, and more. Additional new music from Roy Hargrove, Brian Lynch, and a re-release from Dianne Reeves. Finally, birthday recognition for Ron Carter, Mary Lou Williams, Dennis Chambers, and others.Playlist Don Friedman “You Stepped Out Of A Dream" from Dreams And ...


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