Ron Carter "A Song For You" (1978) (Full Album)

Although many jazz fans don't like the arranged cello section that appears throughout this album, I personally think it adds much to the music of the basic band. No it really isn't 'elevator music'.
I've had this album on vinyl LP since it was released around early 1979 and waited for many years for a CD release. Eventually it was released on CD then very quickly went out of print, which is why i'm putting this album up here.
Of the 6 tracks there's the title track, which is a version of the ballad by Leon Russell, and still yet another version of the standard 'Someday My Prince Will Come'. But the remaining 4 tracks are all originals composed by Carter. Carter's originals are always welcome for me and the thing that I really focus on when hearing a Carter album for the first time. And the talented musicians supporting Ron probably need no introduction.
1)"Song For You"(Leon Russell) (0:00)
2)"El Ojo De Dios"(Ron Carter) (4:48)
3)"A Quiet Place"(Ron Carter) (11:23)
4)"Good Time"(Ron Carter) (17:37)
5)"Someday My Prince Will Come"(Churchill/Morey) (24:36)
6)"N.O. Blues"(Ron Carter) (29:39)
-Recorded & Mixed at Van Gelder Studio, New Jersey June 1978
Ron Carter: Upright & Piccolo Bass
Jack Dejohnette: Drums
Ralph MacDonald: Percussion (tracks 1,2,3,5,6)
Kenny Barron: Piano (2,3,4,5,6)
Leon Pendarvis: Piano (1)
Jay Berliner: Electric & Acoustic Guitars (1,2,3)
Cello Section: Kermit Moore, Charles McCracken, John Abramowitz, Richard Locker

[@intuneorange]

Ron's 85th birthday is coming up and he's one of the most vibrant& kindest humans I've ever met.

[@youaksedmethatalready2]

Wow!!!! I knew Ron can make it talk, nut didn't know he can make it sing!

[@musicdoc1568]

A bass summit! Other strings are beautiful too...

[@patrickrieger6971]

Check out his npr tiny desk. The man still has it

[@Markymarkvinylnut]

Thanks mate, just discovered npr and didn't know Ron had performed.. cheers

[@julianjuli65]

You blast genies, Ron Carter. Wish you best⚘🍀

[@eshaibraheem4218]

Particularly liked A Quiet Place and N.O. Blues. Thank you, Cosmic Pickle.

[@cosmicpickle6562]

You're welcome-enjoy! Yes, 'A Quiet Place' is a favorite of mine as well....

[@enriquehernandezhevia6817]

¡SUBLIME! Muchas gracias. Este sábado 11 de noviembre de 2023 tenemos la suerte de que el maestro Carter da un concierto aquí en Madrid y vamos a verle y disfrutar de su elegante clase...

[@cosmicpickle6562]

Enjoy the concert!

[@davidfillingham8708]

Just wonderful. Happy birthday. You are amazing.

[@diresu0505]

旭日小綬章　おめでとうございます！　音がめちゃくちゃ渋くて耳心地のいい曲ですね

[@galbaribeirodefaria6104]

It's great! Thanks a Lot!! From BRAZIL!!!

[@cosmicpickle6562]

You're welcome-Enjoy the music!

[@KaanCelen]

What a tone!

[@nigelmiller5609]

I think this is a great album. So many session legends on this under-rated album.

[@cosmicpickle6562]

I agree Nigel-i've loved this album pretty much since it first came out and waited for the CD reissue for years. Always glad to discover someone else who appreciates it as well. -Gary

[@julianjuli65]

i al so like his eyes, dey are good⚘🍀

[@weslydesinor1927]

That was when jazz was like politics or Religions we talk about it we stand for it !!!

[@moussetache1815]

My favorite D.Hatawhay song by Mr Ron "took-over-the-business" Carter. Even better than what I could ask for.

[@patrickclark1308]

Leon Russell wrote it; Donnie covered it.

[@moussetache1815]

@@patrickclark1308 I stand corrected!

[@mariagraziadore1516]

❤

[@culturefan]

I've come to respect your taste in music more and more, and it give me a fuller appreciation of other types of music at the same time. Thanks G.

[@cosmicpickle6562]

Thank you buddy-I really appreciate that...

[@islamicchronicles5381]

THANK YOU

[@cosmicpickle6562]

You're very welcome!

[@alpacatwoniner2370]

That piccolo bass is great, this should be a good relaxing album today as I'm horribly ill so I needed the boost. Thanks for posting this and have a great weekend

[@cosmicpickle6562]

You're welcome-I do hope you enjoy it-feel better! -Gary

[@haseem7059]

My great Fiddle basis thanks I have the album in 1979 my is cracked now I'm happy with Google thanks Ron Carter my man God bless

[@Paneeks1960]

Sounds fantastic Gary. The bass guitar blew me away~ Rob/Boston

[@cosmicpickle6562]

Glad that you like it buddy-but there's no electric bass guitar here, it's all upright bass and acoustic 'piccolo' bass, which is an acoustic upright bass that's tuned to a higher octave than the standard upright bass...

[@meronmichael]

Thought this was Mos def for a split second

[@kurakuson]

Love this cut!

[@paulauksztulewicz7381]

sweet! Thank you.

[@cosmicpickle6562]

I'm glad you're enjoy this one Paul....it's always nice to see i'm not the only one!

[@csmytube21c67]

Wow

[@nikkisixx5959]

🎸🎵🎸

[@soundadapter]

beautiful music wish you a pleasant weekend friendly regards Frank

[@cosmicpickle6562]

Enjoy Frank! Have a great weekend yourself -Gary

[@MaioMucciollo]

Bom demais!

[@STANLEY2BRICKS]

i have no doubt in my mind that this is mos defs grandpappy, theres just no way around it ha

[@beepboop3404]

4:54

[@xavierrandall]

He looks like Mos Def