RON CARTER - Mr. Bow Tie (1995) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

Bassist Ron Carter varies the personnel often enough to keep one's interest throughout this CD. Carter, who contributed six of the ten compositions (which alternate with four familiar standards) takes his share of bass solos but also showcases pianist Gonzalo Rubalcaba (who is pretty restrained throughout) on the opening "Mr. Bow-Tie" and allocates a generous amount of solo space on some selections to trumpeter Edwin Russell (inspired by Miles Davis but possessing his own fire) and Javon Jackson, who often sounds like a close relative of Joe Henderson. Rubalcaba sits out on four of Carter's originals, making the group occasionally a pianoless quartet/quintet (depending on whether percussionist Steve Kroon is present). All of the music is straightahead and the playing is consistently colorful. This is an impressive effort that is easily recommended. by Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     Mr. Bow-Tie 7:07
Ron Carter
2     Well, You Needn't 6:43
Thelonious Monk
3     Fill in the Blanks 7:06
Ron Carter
4     I Thought About You 7:32
James Van Heusen / Johnny Mercer
5     Nearly 8:55
Ron Carter
6     Cut and Paste 4:45
Ron Carter
7     Stablemates 6:54
Benny Golson
8     Wait for the Beep 3:52
Ron Carter
9     M.S.R.P. 6:29
Ron Carter
10     St. Thomas 5:27
Sonny Rollins
Credits :
Bass – Ron Carter
Drums – Lewis Nash
Percussion – Steve Kroon (faixas: 1, 2, 4, 6 to 10)
Piano – Gonzalo Rubalcaba (faixas: 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 10)
Saxophone [Tenor] – Javon Jackson (faixas: 2 to 10)
Trumpet – Edwin Russel (faixas: 2 to 10)

RON CARTER - Bass and I (1997) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

For this quartet set, veteran bassist Ron Carter is joined by pianist Stephen Scott, drummer Lewis Nash, and percussionist Steve Kroon. As is usual on Carter's records, he is the main soloist on many of the songs though Scott also has plenty of good spots. Recorded originally for the Japanese market, this set features the quartet jamming on four standards and three melodic Carter pieces, with all of the musicians playing quite well. Highlights include "You and the Night and the Music," "Blues for D.P.," and "Mr. Bow-Tie." by Scott Yanow
Tracklist :
1     You and the Night and the Music 5:36
Howard Dietz / Arthur Schwartz
2     Someday My Prince Will Come 7:25
Frank Churchill / Larry Morey
3     Blues for D.P. 6:19
Ron Carter
4     The Shadow of Your Smile 7:10
Johnny Mandel / Paul Francis Webster
5     Mr. Bow-Tie 9:12
Ron Carter
6     Double Bass 8:17
Ron Carter
7     I Remember Clifford 10:23
Benny Golson
Credits :
Bass – Ron Carter
Drums – Lewis Nash
Percussion – Steve Kroon
Piano – Stephen Scott
Producer – Ron Carter
Recorded By, Mixed By – Rudy Van Gelder

RON CARTER SEXTET - Orfeu (1999) FLAC (image+.cue), lossless

The great Ron Carter continues his intermittent love affair with Brazilian music, joined by a somewhat unlikely cast of characters. Guitarist Bill Frisell delivers yet another of his superb sideman performances, including a pinpoint harmonic dissection of "Goin' Home," Carter's bossa nova adaptation of Dvorak's "New World Symphony." The sonic blend of Frisell's guitar, Houston Person's tenor saxophone, and Stephen Scott's piano is consistently delightful, especially on the melody of Carter's "Por-Do-Sol." All three soloists turn in excellent performances on the three remaining Carter originals, "Saudade," "Obrigado," and "1:17 Special," as well as two Luiz Bonfa tunes from the film Black Orpheus, "Manha de Carnaval" and "Samba de Orfeu." Carter's melody statement and solo on the latter are his only steps into the spotlight; otherwise, he remains in a rhythmic support role, along with drummer Payton Crossley and percussionist Steve Kroon.
This record could have been merely one more Latin-themed album by an American jazz musician. But creative production choices and fantastic musicianship make it artistically solid and uncommonly beautiful. by David R. Adler  
Tracklist :
1     Saudade 6:34
Ron Carter
2     Manha de Carnaval 5:57
Luiz Bonfá / Antônio Maria
3     Por-Do-Sol 5:17
Ron Carter
4     Goin' Home 7:27
Ron Carter / Antonin Dvorák / William Arms Fisher
5     117 Special 6:53
Ron Carter
6     Obrigado 5:34
Ron Carter
7     Samba de Orfeu 7:36
Luiz Bonfá / Antônio Maria
Credits :
Ron Carter: bass
Houston Person: tenor sax
Bill Frisell: guitar
Stephen Scott: piano
Payton Crossley: drums
Steve Kroon: percussion