The Ron Carter Interview
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- Опубликовано: 10 фев 2025
- In today's episode I interview one of the greatest bass players that's ever lived. Ron Carter in addition to being the most recorded bass players of all time, played with The Miles Davis Quintet of the 1960's, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Tony Williams, Elvin Jones, McCoy Tyner, Sam Rivers, Lee Morgan, Wes Montgomery, Horace Silver, Hank Jones, Joe Henderson, Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin and many more.
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RIck,
I want to thank you for asking the right questions, and allowing me to give as complete an answer as I could!! Let's do that again...
Thank you Ron!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Can’t wait for the next one!
Very cool hearing about your experiences sir.
I wish I could have been born 20 years earlier to be able to see you live,Mr.Carter. I loved this interview! I had the honor of interviewing Louis Bellson when I worked for my college newspaper. I wish I could have seen this interview before doing mine to ask these questions. Mr.Bellson was just wonderful to talk to as you,Mr.Carter!
That was wonderful journey.
Guys thank you so so so much!
I love the grin on Rick’s face as he’s listening to Ron. He’s in seventh heaven. And so are we. Beautiful.
Ron Carter ends the interview with “I Love You”…priceless!
How sharp is Ron’s mind at 84 is MINDBLOWING. What a treasure he is.
Another proof that music keeps you young
What? He sounds, damn, 55, 45 even. 84?
THat's the preserving effect of a satisfying music career for you.
Could listen to this man speak all day!
Ron Carter stayed God fearing and always took good care of himself!
This interview should be archived in the Library of Congress.
it should be archived in every library in the World !
Ron Carter is one of the all time GREATEST and most important musicians of the 20th century.
Great musician, Bass player, composer, and was in the middle of making history.
He has influenced bass players, drummers, piano players, tuba, trumpet...EVERYBODY!!!!
Thank you Mr. Carter for being Ron Carter 👍
Mr Ron Carter, your presence here is a blessing. Thank you for doing this interview Sir!
To be 84 years old and to be so sharp and rattle off dozens of names of people you played with 50 years ago is astounding. Almost every Jazz player from his era is long passed on. I am so glad for him to still be with us and to hear him share his experiences.
Very well said.
I think it's better to be sharp than flat.
@@charlesfranks1902 That's funny! And, from a musical perspective, I agree! lol I don't sing, so I don't have to worry about it, and of course, I would rather be neither flat NOR sharp, if I had to do something, but, if some calamitous incident resulted in my being either sharp or flat, then, yea - I think I'd rather be sharp than flat. I would rather be in error from a leading position, rather than a position of dragging behind.
I guess playing music helps keep one sharp as long as they stay off the heavy stuff.
After having lost so many greats to drugs, drink, and depression, it's such a joy to see Ron's still sharp as a tack and in great spirits. Fantastic interview.
This is like having a chat with Moses about his interpretation of the 10 Commandments.
"And there I stood right in front of the big guy you know... I didn't know what to say..."
Well said!!!!
😂😂😂
His eloquence, gentle demeanour, and amazing recollections… He talks about 1960 like it was last week.
Ron’s personality is so refreshing. He’s polite and eloquent, but has a sharp sense of humor and calls it like it is.
Amazingly sharp.
I guess this interview prove that it takes talent, brains and social skill to play music on his level. Brilliant!
And he looks 20 years younger than he is and his memory is incredible. Amazing.
That's EXACTLY how he plays.
My god. I’m speechless….this interview is so important. Another person’s comment called it a ‘ historical document’, that’s exactly right. I was just mesmerized listening to what it was like being there. I own all the records you guys are talking about. This interview will add so much to my listening. Thank you, Ron. Rick, I think your channel has become important to musicians with music theory, playing, history and analysis…this interview takes your mission and channel to the next level of importance IMO. Well done my friend.
Thanks Mark🙏🏻
I agree! This interview should be added to the library of congress collection for all to enjoy and learn from.
I hope someone capable as Rick (well, just competent will do) is also mining the greats for additional material because you know they have volumes of it to share. And I hope they are writing autobiographies.
What a joy it has been to overhear this chat.
The hidden history of treasure behind a legend. The Godfather of bass, the man who took the bass to a different level.
Great interview.! I met Ron when he was 35 years old. He's now 85,; (86 in May), and I feel so honored to have lived to listen to his musical journey.
What a complete treasure of an interview. The joy in your face being able to interview a living legend , while still asking poignant questions... consummate professionals. Thank you.
Not only a great interview, but also an historical document. The jazz scene in New York in the late 50s and early 60s was like no other. And hearing about this from someone who lived it is priceless. Kudos Rick
yup, not many still alive
Not only he lived it, he MADE it.
This interview is gold.
True
It boggles the mind how much great work Ron has done. Hopefully a part 2 interview someday. I remember back in the 80s playing Ron's solo record Patrao until I wore out the vinyl. Ah Rio is still one of my favorite songs.
Thank you for writing what I restrained myself from writing. Precisely, the history, the vibe, the pay, breaking new ground musically and technically, listening, contributing, chops, getting dressed for the gig in more than simply clothes.
Man this guy tells stories almost as well as he plays bass. What an amazing interview.
You know you’ve made it when you can interview legends like Ron Carter. You should be proud of yourself, Rick!
Beautiful soul. Stunning musician. A true role model.
Wow, I love interviews where Rick's face shines like that of a child on christmas morning. Such an amazing interview of a legend. Thank you Rick.
Rick's love of music is infectious. Why it took him so long to get to 2 million plus subscribers is a mystery to me.
Ron is not only a brilliant musician but he’s also a gentleman. This was a gem of an interview!
Agree!
such a kind, smart and funny person.
Not only that, but he's a hoot! And, he knows how to set up a mic so that it doesn't need a pop filter. All that time he spent testing mic placement taught him that off axis is not the same as poor placement. Yeah, I geek out over mics a little. :p
84...84 years old. Always admired him as a bassist. He's an even more admirable human being. An inspiration to keep striving with music no matter where you are, no matter your age.
I am only 15 minutes into this and IT IS SO AWESOME!!!! What a gift Rick has bestowed upon us to get to hear one of the true giants of 20th century music....hell, of any century's music. Ron Carter is a true gentleman and scholar, as David Stanton said below, what a fabulous historical document. Thank you Mr. Carter, and thank you Rick!
Dear Rick,
There is no proper way to thank you for doing these interviews. It's an absolute joy and privilege to hear Ron Carter speak, and you are an excellent host. These are important historical documents. You couldn't make me any happier.
Exactly how I feel! To say Thank You to Rick and Ron is totally inadequate, but I hope that both of them know how important that interview is!
Isn’t Rick doing such important work???!!! Jeeze!! What a blessing for all the hardcore music lovers ❤❤
This is one of those interviews that needs to be a part of any and all jazz music history program. The specificity of the information that Ron talks about is a part of jazz history. At some point this is one of those interviews that should be published read, seen and appreciated solely on its historical significance. Much appreciated.
Brother, you’re SO right!
Rick's interview on this is a) the right questions and b) the space for Ron Carter to answer. Perfectly done. This is a historical interview.
The Miles Davis Quintet (specifically the '64-'68 version with Carter) might be the greatest collection of musicians ever assembled in a single group.
Amen
Probably. Mindblowing skills and talent. 🔥⚡🎵🎶🤩
agreed
I think that second Miles Davis quintet is about the scariest band ever. As a player, I can't think of a bandstand that would be more terrifying to step onto. Some don't think of Miles as particularly a chops guy. But he didn't just play in that band; his horn was the headlights, out on the front of that sound. It is music of the highest order.
How is Ron Carter 85 years old? He looks and acts like a man 20 years his junior. What an incredible individual.
Thank you for this, Rick!
This is gold. I'm a NY native teaching jazz and rock to teenagers in Sweden and interviews like this help me round out their education in an invaluable way. The culture, history, approach, theory, and vibe of the music is as important as the notes. Thank you Rick for your incredible content, and thank you Mr. Carter for being an inspiration to musicians the world over!
My God, New York was so great. This touched my heart to hear about so many different smart people just living trying to play music and find happiness...and really meaning in life. Just a great interview.
As a Life long jazz fan, I gotta say that may be the best interviews I've ever heard. Congatulations Rick, you know all the right questions to ask. Now go work on those facial muscles , you must be sore from grinning !
Best interview I’ve ever heard. No, really. Ron’s stories are as articulate as they are charming. And Rick guides him from one fascinating aspect of early 60s jazz to another. Bookmark this interview, because you’ll want to hear it again.
“It’s 1961 in New York ….” and away we go with one of the best musician interviews ever. That was pure joy to watch and utterly compelling. 🔥❤️💣
Ron Carter with Hubert laws on the "Rite of Spring" is pure genius.
When I'm 84, I want to be like Mr. Carter: sharp as a tack, with a keen memory, a wonderful sense of humor, and the ability to tell incredible stories.
Omg, He said love you bye at the end. I love people like him, We need more people like him in this world.
I can only offer that this man *IS* a living legend and historical documentarian. Thank you for doing this interview, Rick.
This is AWESOME, Rick! I cannot believe that Ron is in his mid-80's. He looks much, MUCH younger. But then again, music can have that effect on a person so talented and accomplished! Ron, you're a legend, sir!
Herbie and Ron are 165 years old combined together yet still don't look old! Legendary bassist indeed, but what happened to the "Sounding Off" title?
@@jazzerson7087 The weird thing is that growing up I remember Herbie as an electronic pop star in the 80s. I didn't find out he was a legendary jazz pianist until much later.
...looks young & sounds young. His mind is so sharp & what a memory!
Ron's metaphors are precious. Gimmie the zip codes and I'll get it to the right mail box . Love it! Love these guys!
Fantastic conversation. Carter is like a library and is so articulate. Real deal
There will never be enough likes for this. A shining example of what is best about the internet is access to living legends such as Mr. Carter. Brilliant.
I took a master classes with Ron Carter. A great teacher and great human being.
That’s great!
WOW! That was not only a phenomenol interview, but Ron's recall and lucid details at 84 years old was amazing. Rick, I've never seen you look so enthused!
greeting from Hamburg Germany, it is a previlge to listen to such nice human and musician as Mr Carter is, such a sharp mind and presence, I saw Miles Davis in hamburg a couple of years back in hamburg. it was really mindblowing. to be honest, that was the very first time i was listening to jazz and it really hooked me up. thank you and may Gob bless you Sir
This is incredible! Thank you so much for doing this!
Thanks Hypes!
In my jazz bass class we are studying Ron this week what great timing
Glad you can settle down after the zombie apocalypse and enjoy the little things.
A week's not long enough! Enjoy your studies man.
Prepare yourself to study his playing during your entire life, knowing in advance that it will not be enough ....
One of the best interviews ever. I wouldn't mind if this turned into a full blown series, the 47 minutes of this one just flew by imperceptibly.
84? If you would have told me he is 54 I would have believed you as well... Incredible.
He looks a lot younger
Oral history at its best. Amazing interview.
Mr.Beato! Your love and dedication to music is so inspiring! Big respect from Ukraine
The biggest compliment I can give is that I am not even a big jazz fan, but I watched every second of this video and was mesmerized. Great interview.
Rick, I am sure that this has been suggested, however, THIS interview really should be archived at the Smithsonian, or your favorite archiving service. Ron is so lucid, and your interviewer questions are so spot on, it would be great to have this available archived for Carter fans, and your own as well. Thank you, by the way! As usual! Really? Too many interviews? I dont think so!
Hi Rick! I enjoy all of your interviews, but your interview of Mr. Ron Carter is by far the best. Mr. Carter, thank you for all of the wonderful music and for sharing your experiences. I now have a greater appreciation of art of jazz!
Musical history gold dust. The level of professionalism, the intimate knowledge of his instrument, the knowledge of practical acoustics, the ability to talk to engineers and get the best recorded sound (as an ex-sound enginner I would have adored working with such a guy), the ability to play superbly in one or two takes with no rehearsal. Just mind boggling. What a musician. What a man.
Massive kudos to Rick for facilitating Ron's fascinating stories. You're performing a public service and deserve great respect for that.
I love the respect Rick gives to Ron Carter. He deserves it. Incredible musician. And, it looks like he's a beautiful person as well.
Again… This is the best channel on RUclips. What a privilege… Thank You Ron! Thank You Rick!
Brilliant storyteller ... Generous and articulate man .... Greatest Of All Times
I could listen to this man talk for days. He has such a calm and strong presence and a beautiful speaking voice.
As a 15 year old aspiring musician this interview was amazing. Ron is such a smart guy too. I hope to have that sharp of a mind and that much musical knowledge in my 80s.
IF you're lucky!
I hope your musical career goes well!
Wonderful interview. Teo Macero signed me up for management way back then. My first gig was a chart for the Andre Kostelanetz Orchestra. My jaw dropped when I saw Ron walk in (the CBS studio on 30th street) carrying his bass. He was the first guy to show up for the session. A true gentle giant.
This is what a Master musician looks and sounds like. This kind of interview is what makes youtube so valuable.
Rick, the look on your face throughout this interview is GOLD. Nothing like meeting your heroes to bring out the little kid in you. Love it!
He's going on 60, but has to resist going full teenage fan boy in these interviews 🤩.
Sometimes meeting a hero diminishes them. I can tell from Rick's reactions that his esteem for Mr. Carter grew as the interview progressed. I will never understand how the giants like Ron Carter remain so humble. Methinks that is often times the road to greatness.
One of the finest interviews I have ever seen. Ron is a legend and such a fine story teller of Jazz history. Thank you Ron for sharing your vast musical journey with us and thank you Rick for bringing this to your viewers. Awesome!
Ron is f* hilarious to boot. In middle of cracking up I snap to and realize I'm listening to a living legend casually recalling interactions with other legends. He was there for *_everything_* 😲 I almost wanna cry this is so beautiful
This man is a National Resource.....his recall of names,dates and places going back 60+ years is phenomenal....hell I can't remember what I had for breakfast yesterday. May he not live forever ...but forever and a day
I was supposed to interview Mr. Carter over four decades ago for Mexican cultural TV, but he declined, demanding to be paid and we had no budget for it. More power to him, I empathize, but you can imagine how important this conversation is for me, all the more done by you. Thank you both.
Just incredible listening to Ron and the names, dates, clubs and addresses he remembers so clearly from 1961. I was born in late 1961 and my memory is no where near that sharp. I will listen to this interview multiple times. It was one of the best, and history filled I’ve ever heard. Kudos to both of you. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that you two do more conversations in the near future. That’s what impressed me the most, that it was a genuine conversation, and not an interview, but teaming with information I didn’t know.
I was introduced to the fabulous bass playing of Ron Carter through the CTI recordings that were truly amazing back in the 1970's. Thank you Rick for posting this wonderful interview. Ron Carter has always been one of my top jazz bassist favorites. I will have to go check out some of his early work....... Russell D.
Me too!! My dad had almost every CTI release. Bob, Grover, Herbert Laws, Ronnie Laws, Deodato, etc. I remember always looking at the personnel in the sleeve; the regular crew was Eric Gale on Guitar, Steve Gadd and/or Harvey Mason on Drums, Gary King on electric bass and Ron Carter on acoustic bass. Goodness, what good stuff that was.
I love when the best players are dead cool. What an amazing interview!
Hey Rick.. Joe from Mossel Bay, South Africa here.. That interview was great, wow! Been listening to his musical brilliance for 50years ..he is also an inspiration for being 84 years young!
If you see Ron Carter's name on a project you know the music is going to be at a higher level of excellent. Because of your video on Joe Pass I randomly ordered a CD of Joe Pass playing Duke Ellington standards and Ron plays amazingly on that record. The sheer amount of talented musicians he has worked with in his lifetime is staggering
I can remember the exact moment I fell in love with Ron's playing. It was on Four and More on "There's No Greater Love." There's a point where everyone drops out except Miles, and he and Ron play a little bit as a duo. Then Miles lays out, and it's just Ron just slamming this great medium tempo bass line. Yeah, that was it.
He's got a great woody tone on that record. What a night that must have been.
I can't thank you enough for this interview, Rick. The timing is impeccable. Today is the anniversary of my Father's passing in 1973. I was 16. At 17 I had a friend who was heavily into Jazz. I knew nothing about the genre. We were living in NYC at the time, and would frequent all the small Jazz clubs. One night in 1974 we went to a club called Sweet Basil @ 88th and 7th Ave. I think it just opened at that time. My friend told me there was this bassist playing that night, Ron Carter, and I just had to hear him! We went and there was maybe 7 people there at the most. I do remember to this day what Carter played...it was "My Funny Valentine". I was just blown away!! It brought a tear to my eye. After the performance I gave Ron a standing ovation...perhaps not protocol at a Jazz club, but Ron clearly appreciated it, and gave me a wink back. At that moment a love affair was born. Thank you so much Rick for these memories!
Brian Torff wrote about how gracious and supportive Ron was in his book and that strong, but caring soul really shines through in how he speaks about others.
Great interview. Today Wayne Shorter passed. Not too many of the legends left. Definitely appreciate Ron, Herbie, and others still with us.
I know almost absolutely nothing about jazz and still found this conversation incredibly fascinating. Thank you Rick!
You do now!
Time to start listening. Jazz is life.
@@harryh5620 Love that...where should a newbie start?
@@zaprowsdoweriii662 A Love Supreme by John Coltrane and Kind of Blue by Miles Davis.
@@zaprowsdoweriii662 oh man.. anything from Herbie Hancock, Miles obviously (Kind Of Blue was recorded in 1955 and has been classified as a National Treasure) Oscar Peterson, Jack DeJohnette, John Abercrombie, Maynard Ferguson, Joe Pass, Wayne Shorter…. these are a few of my favourites/idols 😁
Wow! Good to see Master in good health and shape. Can't wait to watch this.
I think in a couple of hundred years from now, people will still be watching this interview. What a precious moment. Thank you to both of you.
Thank you Mr. Carter for this amazing history lesson. You have an amazing memory Sir.
The best interviews are always the ones where the interviewer listens best. And asks the right questions after the interviewee answers. And being prepared and knowing your interviewee. You did just that to sheer perfection Rick! You provided such a great atmosphere which allowed Ron to elaborate on his massive musical history. This interview for me was epic beyond words! Thank you SO much to highlight this wonderful man. He is truly the gentlest of giants. A hero for all us humble 4-string pickers….
Jazz history curators are just special. To have been THE bass player in that era makes this so wonderful. Ron is a national treasure. Thank you for this
What a fantastic interview Rick! The great Ron C - so interesting, eloquent, expansive ... and what a memory! He’s awesome - grew up listening to him so much as he was on nearly everything I was tuning into to!
Very inspirational man.
You are 1st class!
Gary, I'm a fan and it looks as if Rick's pages are the new watercooler destination for fans and pros like yourself as well. Great to see the power of music bringing us all together here!
Great gig at the Barbican, Gary
Never heard his name before, but will never forget after listening to him !
What's amazing to me is how matter-of-factly he talks about playing with some of the greatest musicians of all time- Miles, Herbie, Tony, Elvin, JJ, Brubeck, etc. I mean, damn, what a list!
These guys are and were his peers.
“Alone Together” (Jim Hall/Ron Carter) is on my short list of all time greatest albums!
Historic interview. He looks amazing for his age. Interview more jazz guys, Rick!
What a fan-freakin'-tastic interview!!! I'm laughing, I'm crying, I'm going "Yeah, I'm there, dude!" There's technical insight, emotional insight, realization that these guys were just trying to make a living while (unknowingly) MAKING HISTORY!
What a really nice and brilliant man, is Ron Carter! Thank you, Rick, for bringing his experience to us!
Ron Carter is a brilliant example of why music is such a positive force for good in the world - AND he is one cool dude to boot ! Huge respect to an intelligent life superbly well led :-)
beautiful interview... thank you both! what a wonderful surprise!! ..great to see Ron is still 'sharp as a tack'... beautiful soul!
I clicked on this video in hopes to better understand what a bass players role is (as a guitarist) and boy did this interview deliver. This was gold.
What a fantastic musical education. Rick, this is another example of why you’re the best at what you do.
AMAZING INTERVIEW!! Ron, you’re a very special man, thank you! Rick, great interview, what a difference it makes when the interviewer is competent and REALLY knows the subject he’s talking about.
Absolutely incredible interview. Mr. Carter is so clear. His memory is stunning. A genius player and a jazz intellectual. Thank you both.
Thank You for the opportunity to hear this genius' genius.
Mr. Carter - so much I'd want to say - but just - Thank You!
Rick - wow, what a treasure. I am so grateful for your upright playing roots right now!
84! OMG what a wonderful archive of Jazz history. And for 84 the guy sounds like he's still in his 20's. I guess this is proof that music keeps you young and your mind engaged. And I glad to see he is still playing out. WOW, I only hope I can still play in 20 years.
Ron is one of my biggest musical heroes. I've heard many an interview with him, but this is, by far, the best especially with the discussion of the the more technical elements of playing and recording. Rick, you have outdone yourself! Thank you!
Had the pleasure and great honor with my daughter to see and listen to the Maestro Ron Carter and his Quartet at the Blue Note last night 8/8/2021. What an amazing man and talent and what a gentleman and bravo to the quartet. Thank you Mr. Carter for sharing your love for music and thank you Rick for posting this interview.
Ron Carter , Merci Rick , mille fois merci .... Un interview a mettre dans le top 10 , car c'est Rare et précieux ....
thank-you thank-you thank-you thank-you thank-you thank-you thank-you (tears and joy)