“Ron Carter is the most important bassist in the history of jazz. He’s also the most recorded with over 2200 recordings. Ron was part of Miles Davis’ 1960s quintet which featured Miles on the trumpet, George Coleman then Wayne Shorter on sax, Herbie Hancock on … Continue reading In Concert – Bass legend Ron Carter
(Pictured – Ron Carter) Sometimes as a blogger you either have no particular post in mind or perhaps some other one entirely. And then something comes your way that compels you to write a post. Such an occasion happened today when Rolling Stone – a … Continue reading A Selection of Great Bassists
Wikipedia: “Tony Williams was born in Chicago and grew up in Boston. He studied with drummer Alan Dawson at an early age and began playing professionally at the age of 13 with saxophonist Sam Rivers. At 17 Williams gained attention by joining Miles Davis in what was later … Continue reading Tony Williams Lifetime
Way back in 1965, Miles Davis was playing with his second great quintet which consisted of Miles on trumpet, Wayne Shorter on tenor sax, Herbie Hancock on piano, Ron Carter on bass and Tony Williams on drums. Each of these guys were outstanding A-list players. … Continue reading Featured Album – The Complete Live at the Plugged Nickel 1965 – Miles Davis
Alas, the parade of passing rock stars continues. This time it’s Paul Kantner of Jefferson Airplane. Ironically, the Airplane – along with Herbie Hancock – are receiving a Grammy Special Merit Award. I’ll mourn Kantner’s passing here and talk more about the Airplane later down … Continue reading Herbie Hancock
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