Masterclass - Ron Carter

Legendary bassist Ron Carter gives a special masterclass for Jazz students at Loyola New Orleans.

[@eldergeektromeo9868]

Ron is 86 years young! He has been playing bass for at least 70 of those years I know of! He is a master at his craft.Thanks, Ron!

[@jsm355]

Elegant , Honest , Truthful,Humorous, and simply a NICE GUY & last but not least an INCREDIBLE BASSIST & MUSCIAN.

[@naturligfunktion4232]

This guy is legit. If u are watching this and feel inspired, get his books. Wealth of knowledge

[@ravishrestha8781]

what is the name of that book?

[@naturligfunktion4232]

He has plenty, check his webpage :) I have his ”comprehensive bass method”!

[@michaelgargano1860]

He's a very kind man! This is beautiful

[@ziggysmalls9329]

I met Ron,and he truly is a nice person

[@Madamonitor]

God what a relaxing voice he has! He also looks amazing still, I mean he was close to 80 here!

[@davidii3895]

The class lecture from Ron Carter- is a lesson about everything in life that is to be done to perfection/quality. Doing everything right. Finding you style (notes) sounds. He is a rareity because a man that has studied the science of music usually does not make a creative jazz musicians all the time. What was learned becomes a barrier. Ron Carter is both. Very rare. His teaching come from a long life of experience with the greats of Jazz. A living legend. Thank You Ron Carter. David II

[@Boldstrummer]

Elders are needed to show the way. They have lived it. What a treasure of wisdom.

[@jacolon61]

Damn....."I have no weakness"! The Master! He is right as he should be. He is a perfectionist and would have played and done the things that he did if he thought he had weaknesses. Wow! #legend #GOAT

[@drtimoshea4087]

So over my head! Mastery I can't even appreciate

[@davidii3895]

I have seen this many times. This is also relevant to anything in life including music. The key points definately are: show up, on time. Help someone else look, sound better. Practice. Be a nice guy.

[@davidii3895]

I was just remembering the part yesterday when he says..be on time and be a nice guy. I was on my way to my band practice. :)

[@hahabass]

D'ya get there on time???

[@johnwiand1167]

@@hahabass haha ig we’ll never know

[@Donwitter1]

Just heard Ron in Concert a couple of Days ago at YALE in Trio with Russell Malone on Guitar and Mulgrew Miller on Piano and it was one of the great concerts of my life! Three Masters at the top of their creative palette! I promised myself I would dig deeper into Rons' Artistry and here it is!!! Thanks! - Don Witter,Jr.

[@gulbalagulba23]

every time i think... whats he gonna do next...and evrey time he suprise you...amazing!!

[@stanstokes8360]

A solid approach is most of founded on a solid appreciation of what’s required to do the Job and do it well. As is with basics

[@lbumusic]

This Ron Carter Masterclass video is not only great for bassists and musicians, it is great for people. His strength and confidence are inspirational. #4. be a nice person!

[@ShangoDC]

Although this is not Ron Carter's original bass he's such a great player it still sounds like him on any bass he picks up.

[@aidenfiori4825]

He is SO chill.

[@binifra]

So fortunate am I to have come across this Ron Carter Master class. You are a treasure.

[@Ron239]

What a wonderful presentation by Ron Carter, a truly extraordinary bassist. Bravo!!!

[@CarlosMendez-tp4hm]

Besides being a great musician and bass player, one of the best ever, what strikes me most after (or before?); its his willingness and patience to share his art, his technical knowledge and his experience with everyone who is interested to just listen or learn one or two things from him. Long live Mr. Ron Carter!

[@mcvooty]

Carter remark about check-clearing and other references to the commercial side of being a jazz musician reflect the difficult economic life a jazz musician (and classical musician---Carter was a classical bassist and began playing jazz to earn money!) must endure if they are to remain dedicated to a life of music. Here's a Great One, who feels compelled to mention that he's available for a gig the next day! That says a lot about the state of jazz in culture today.

[@pnojazz]

Class Personified. Thanks to Mr. Ron Carter.

[@MrContrabasso4]

Ron Carter is a true Master of the bass! There is enough information in this video to keep a student of the bass, busy for a year. Thank you for sharing this!!!!

[@azaryd]

Such grace and style. Mr. Carter, thank you!

[@annalyman2616]

What a wizard! I'm watching all his videos!

[@mahamudra8150]

"That wasn't a hard question....the answer is difficult." And also a profound answer

[@bassbymichele]

Mr Ron Carter.. What else do I have to say? Wish I could meet him.. He's one of my biggest idols! The man on the bass.. Couldn't get better than that

[@MbdslEst1964]

"I don't want to be a Jack of all trades. I just want to be a decent Bassplayer". A more than decent Bassplayer and a very humble man!

[@johnvincent7744]

First time viewing this........ Listened to his bass playing for a long time. Awesome to hear him speaking on his life and the string bass. Very inspiring!! He is awesome with or with playing the bass. A real statesman and phenomenal Bassist!

[@markauckland666]

a beautiful human being

[@tarzan2857]

Beautiful voice the legend out.

[@MrContrabasso4]

Mr. Carter is a true Master of the Bass!!! Thanks for posting this video, this will keep me busy for a while trying to cop some of these great licks!

[@keithrjackson]

Deep thoughts by Ron Carter. Great insight on practice.

[@sarahhomeh5817]

he's so chill

[@AnaCamileSynthpaintann]

What a treat.

[@mjencristo]

Carter is a masterful musician who absolutley

[@lancedenzelgulley6395]

My hero.

[@GBuckne]

I think Ron chose this melody because most people know it, and if you listen carefully you can here how uses harmonic tonal clusters in the simple melody. If your not use to listening to these harmonics his playing will go right over your head.

[@27boof]

You are my Sunshine, Prof. C

[@Lyraorganum]

thank you for the uppload!

[@bobbylovejoy]

Glorious.

[@Mikeinatorable]

I just played with the Philly Orchestra a couple weeks ago. Hal Robinson leaned his bass on a chair. As did the rest of his section.

[@AtanasovPetar]

I found it.I am a huge Bach fan but i didn't know this is his.It's prelude from Bach's cello suite No.1 in G major BWV 1007.

[@Burubrikoos]

That is one amazing tie

[@KevinMichaelCallihan]

I like this man's style and way of thinking. No wonder I have seen his work and understand why I love music. He speaks very well of others, groups, and {Other than admiring the presentation, he has a wonder way of telling you his career. Respect his story is my thought or idea to know a conclusion to in any number but why? I write to re-read what he does for writing musically.

[@AminalaMuzik]

inspirational

[@ajawam]

I recall doing monitors at Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland for the Pitt Jazz series. Ron played that gig along with Sonny Rollins, Peter Erskine, Freddie Hubbard, and the dean of music - Nathan Davis. Actually a review out there from the night on some web site mentions how Erskine seemed a bit reserved - said maybe it was the sound system. Well, that wasn't it. For one Nathan likes it loud - we started a new unit of loudness called 1 Nathan - where rips your ear drums apart.. The other thing is Pete was a bit intimidated - being on stage with all these legends - he mentioned on his forum a while back when I reminded him of the gig. I recalled Sonny pulling his electret off his horn and popping the mains (due to phantom power) - later that night at intermission when they were inducting him in the Pitt Jazz Hall of fame, we were back by the lighting console and with the hall packed at standing ovation all he mentioned was that he'd never pull the mic out without checking to see if we had the channels off. Very humble guy. At rehearsal I recall Nathan calling Ron, who didn't show up for it. He asked "Where you at?" "Sleeping" was his answer. So he shows up about 10 minutes before doors; asks what he has for backline. I show him a Polytone 101 and say "You endorse these!!" Hmmm... I won't say what he said. But let me tell you - standing about 10 ft stage right (Sonny was about 5 ft from me) was, well, can't put words to it. F'in incredible. Good lord, you can see why these guys are legends. Ron comes in, no lead sheet and nailed every song. During his solo - with balls of steel - he stops, tunes, and keeps right on going. From the stage it appears that the balconies are right in your face. With a packed house it's silly intimidating. I will say to the question of what is most important - I'll say this. To listen. On my page I link to Jim Chapin's Wise Words. Search KZbin for it. Being so fluid, conversational with your instrument is to me, the most important thing. It allows you to relate to the other musicians. Watch the Helping Hand vid of Meyer, Ma, Duncan, and Thile. Watch the youtube vid called Bass Fun with Meyer and Victor Wooton soloing on a single upright. I call it musical vocabulary. Amazing things occur when you have a stage full of musicians with it. As Quincy Jones put it - "Do your homework but leave enough room to let Lord walk thru..." Not real religious, but I know what he means.

[@imebroj1390]

Quincy is then similar to Kant ("I have therefore found it necessary to deny knowledge, in order to make room for faith").

[@pastoria3]

Thank you! Great stuff and educational.

[@TheGurner1]

The legend!

[@pnojazz]

LEGENDARY - One could have easily stopped with any further description for that says it all.

[@davidii3895]

yes, years of listening to other Jazz pianist's and like Ron said. A lot of honest practicing. Practice...

[@AtanasovPetar]

Yea it's a beautiful piece and if very good string skipping work out if you play with a pick.

[@Funkybassplayer]

Really like his tie. 😁

[@ClaudineSanna]

surprenant, inattendu !!!!

[@sonortubelug]

Thankyou x

[@AlexanderSeling]

Amazing...very inspiring.

[@AnkhEntertainmentProductions]

music industry experts agree..sound is more important than ever before, It holds the key to the healing of social imbalances and spiritual disfunctions and therefore must be studied in the purest sense in order to be able to emit the most pleasant sounds to the human spirit.

[@BassAsLeaders]

dat tie

[@rillloudmother]

I find it funny that yousician would advertise on a Ron Carter masterclass video.

[@mzorza]

Al go rhythm

[@clavdiolizarraga1075]

"and tomorrow is always tomorrow, man, you know." 28:02

[@wids]

That part me too

[@KevinMichaelCallihan]

'yes indeed, dedication/concentration & focus.' What does ring true in one interview before name-dropping of Bill Evans, the pianist in 1980 or somewhere, is when I recall a blindfold test where he listened to all of those markers in history, as Mr. Ron Carter called it, was that he said in the blindfold test interview with a nice interviewer, that the song listened to was "I LOVE YOU" from his first album. What a fitting way to have a man of stature no different because of any of these descriptive words involving musicians was that he liked control thematically over the bass and drum players. I immediately thought well, how do you subjectively be objective by listening to your own records from years ago again, in order to perhaps change what he did the next day. It is not about today so to speak yet for me, I'm thankful and grateful for having heard a master on his one instrument as he kindly emphasize and I thought sure enough, he is a good guy. No wonder other musicians enjoyed his presence.

[@KevinMichaelCallihan]

When Ron Carter simply, quickly pointed to a God-given talent, that is either understood among musicians or not. He certainly chose in my opinion only something I perceive as a genuine thread of truth that does run so true in life because I love music does not put me any kind of level; yet what it does do for me is this: I know from experience, that at times, the right word to use at the right time depending on you first, then the audience and where you are aiming for to incorporate what Mr. Carter did that was an overall answer that one again, emphasized his understanding of the question presented before him and I truly respected his lack of anxiety when not answering immediately but on certain occasions when the floor was open, he did what I believe is essential for the Masterclass presentations and that was peace of mind in feeling comfortable with his life and it made me realize to not focus on date of birth and date of death when doing academic, empirical research regardless of the discipline of study. Funny, but during the presentation I get a phone call that is in a real, not automated voice and she did say it was being recorded and prompting me to say something about the purpose, nature, and pendency of her call and it led me straight to what I thought; a hang up on me after I said I do not talk on the telephone for recorded calls and you can say it is for any reason but it's known to me why you would find it necessary to recall me? No. That missed the point and took my mind away from where I was aimed at being today, and not for Ron Carter or anyone, but for me to be a nice person then get hung up on. I do not understand that in people you know are trying anyway possible to get a favorable call and it was opposite as it would never meet the analytic test of having all data input when the user was using me for untoward purposes and one knows that when there exists a devoid area where you get hung up on and apply that to this masterclass, as he won't be hung on and it is wrong to have me jump to another phone call while I feel it is helpful and did provide a parallel thought to the outside world and who is to say, except being hung up on, that there was no kindness, professional manner, or reason to go any further as I honestly told her why. She ignored that part in trying to get me to work for someone in this community as she had not authorizing power to do anything but you must keep in mind, it could be her job and feeding herself and/or her kids and old man or old woman, as it still matters in music being a tremendous virtue in humankind for resolving a way for the innocence of children to do what they see and maybe a little bit of do what they hear and understand which is on a level that sometimes gets pushed by the bully, but that is to me an exception to the general rule of engaging with others telephonically.

[@Shanannigan1]

The bass shouldn't go back into it's until you can say you've learned something from this practice period. That sentence just changed how I'll approach practicing forever.

[@ZeAlfredo]

the questions were lame but ron still made good answers out of them. that is good teahcing

[@timhitt8956]

really wise words from a very cool cat

[@filippoieraci]

nice tie

[@jwal1992]

Insane for Ron to say that years before TPAB was released

[@anitadavideduo]

great!!

[@queenoftheuniverse5638]

The bass can't fall off the floor! Seriously, stands make me nervous. Leaning on a chair works, too. I was a little shocked to see him grab it by the f-hole.

[@quenation1]

@8:00 and following ... what a player!! Well before that also, but it really becomes a force to reckon with at this point.

[@ajawam]

And I have to say - having someone just play something in a Q&A session like that is not what music is about - at least not to me. I recall a Regis and Kathy Lee show where they had a full drum set up for Phil Collins to play. He's like "what the hell? what do you want me to do?" So he sat down played the famous tom thing from In the Air and walked away...

[@noahpettibon]

One could argue, especially for jazzers, that a musician uses music as a second tongue. If you can walk into a room and speak, you can walk in and go between talking and playing like it's regular talking. I don't know, it's just about your approach to the music. Whatever sounds good as they say!

[@megajames3000]

oh cool thanks i'll try and find the sheet music for it. it's a pretty warmup

[@KevinMichaelCallihan]

"...and four: Be A Nice Guy."

[@GBuckne]

At 11:22 he says can he get the instrument to play the notes he thinks he hears. Hence the intonation. If you listen to mariachi there intonation is part of the unique sound of mariachi. This is jazz not rock, funk, or classical. When you here middle eastern musicians play quarter tones are they out tune? In the twelve tone system yes, but what if you are venturing outside of that system?

[@darkoanton5]

"This is a chair for a five guy. So is this mic." :D

[@ols5395]

Willow Weep for Me with the Mickey Mouse Club Theme quote as an intro...

[@laundrymunkey1414]

u can learn upright bass... a lot of great bassists (im a classical bassist) actually started after they were 18

[@woah3108]

I’m learning the piano now at 20 and this was very encouraging, even though you’re referring to a different instrument. Thank you for the words :))

[@fryBASS]

probably D'Addario Helicores. but most likely a lot of the tone comes from the Fishman Full Circle pickup he's using.

[@bassnmusic4572]

How can such a idol and amazing bass player have such a bad intonation 😩

[@tommytwogloves16]

Possibly you have inadequate intonation?

[@ayoungethan]

How good is your intonation the first time you pick up an unfamiliar double bass and perform on it immediately in an unfamiliar setting in front of a live audience while recording?

[@megajames3000]

im a guitarist. i like this

[@mandohat]

you are my sunshine

[@MichaelManthing]

all in the fingers

[@henrygarciga]

Made me laugh before the check cleared.

[@gibas79]

Asa Branca Feeling. :)

[@DeronePugh]

Ron Carter made a very important point: "Those days are over when someone can pick up a bass without any lessons and sound great." Of course he's right! That is because musicians do not have the time to take younger or less experienced musicians under their wings and do OJT, as was the case when jazz was young. Music has not become more complicated, just more commcercialized and the dollar is what matters most! Sad but true.

[@KevinMichaelCallihan]

"They don't care what color you are just so you can play the instrument"-I like that one part as it meant in how he put it into context, so well. Now, why not post?

[@katasuto8698]

Super🌷

[@davidii3895]

And the man is way cool.

[@JesusChrist5000]

Those size 18 hands!

[@davidii3895]

20?? youth is wasted on the youth. I use to be 20 a long time ago. If you already chose an instrument? Great do not stop practicing and learning. And have a vision and be great at that instrument. Cannot Wait to here you later down the road. It is never too late.

[@cheilathecat5774]

Mr. Carter ...

[@queenoftheuniverse5638]

Oh, I don't set mine on a chair either, though some do. On the ground is fine. I find most stands to be flimsy, with adjustments that can come loose, and just to easy to tip over, plus you have to lift the bass out of them.

[@idolbass]

He has a distinctive attack to his tone, slightly brittle. Could have been the mic or the Ampeg, my tiny 40w B110 Ampeg has a similar edge to it. I hope I'm still playing at 80. I wish I could have a lesson and meet him.

[@maxkirkeide2003]

On HBO's Treme, Dr. John said "Telling Ron Carter how to play the bass is like telling a ho how to turn a trick." It's a crude but very accurate statement.

[@TheBirdbass]

Dat Gob!!

[@donitavann108]

Wow! What he played at 10:30 my dad taught me when I was 8. Okay he did do something.....

[@16yearoldwhiteboy]

thats cool but I've been learning piano for about a year or two now, (18) and i really feel i have a knack for it. I'm sure i have a lot to learn though ..

[@Tubz1990]

Jaco is the Hendrix of the bass, this is more like "he is the Ron Carter of music" xD

[@simonheffernan1767]

I would like to see ron back here(australia) with Mulgrew. They could book Andrew Gander if they cant get an american drummer out here. Hehe

[@dbassxx]

seriously, same here.

[@yahyamuhammad4]

There are moments when silence is is sign of some kind of intelligence;1. in a court room before the judge sentence you, 2. when a woman who is about to make the biggest mistake in her life, but she says "I do". and finally 3. when a man, a God of a world we may only experience through the artificial lens of Movies and C.D. ect. is speaking.

[@megajames3000]

23:00 for practice wisdom