Two Perfect Choruses by Ron Carter

[@frankwagner8116]

I had the great honor of studying with Ron Carter (early 90's)while I was a student @ City College. He taught me how to play walking notes evenly and projection of sound. Basically simple concepts but in reality not so simple executing his concepts. We also played a lot of Bach in his bass quartet classes which sharpens a bassist's skills in reading and developing strong melodic ideas. Bravo Mr. Carter and thank you Paul for illuminating bassists to the masterful way Ron approaches his jazz playing.

[@frankgradus9474]

there's nothing for it but to listen to all the catalog of Ron Carter

[@LowEndLobster]

Ron is one of the nicest most down to earth people. Had the pleasure of seeing him a couple of times at the Regattabar. Excellent shows!

[@kevinr.theodore767]

When I was a teenager I remember being mesmerized by seeing Ron Carter performing a solo like this . He was smoking a pipe, eyes closed and the only thing moving was his hands up and down the Bass like he was channeling notes from the cosmos. Then his eyes opened, he nodded his head like in the video and the band hit. It was amazing.

[@benda18]

Ron speaks to me, usually with phrases like "stop trying to make sense of this and just enjoy it" and "still trying to figure it out?" What a legend.

[@harlanbarnhart4656]

I had the privilege of hearing Mr. Carter at the Jazz Standard on 23rd St. Legend.

[@beautifulmusic5959]

I found your channel from your top 10 basslines in Hip Hop video, kind of like how I really found jazz through listening to those Hip Hop records from the time, and I gotta say that as someone coming from a completely non-academic background with regards to music, your content is incredibly informative while being brilliantly simple to digest. Thank you for taking the time to make these videos!

[@dogsandyoga1743]

It's like you pulled this comment directly out of my head 😂. I'm actually surprised that I missed this vid. I've been on a Mr. Carter dig since finishing the PBS documentary a few minutes ago...

[@zqa12swx]

literally the history of jazz harmony innovations in those 2 choruses lol

[@honestbrute9216]

Met Ron Carter at Sculler’s in Boston while I was at Berklee…..I was super nervous…! I told him I played bass and he grabbed my hands and checked for calluses….”almost there” is what he said… ever was sure of what he meant by that…anyway, he signed my “Blues Farm” album for me and went to his dressing room…I couldn’t believe how cool and gratuitous he was….I still have the album …..I watched this video with my son, whom I named Carter,and showed him my hero whom I named him after for the first time while you showed us how and why he is THE Master…thanks so much for this..I really enjoy your videos..!

[@jims6274]

Just found Ron, late to the party. Unbelievable talent, instant fav.

[@eliotmccann2589]

Damn, how does he make it look and sound so effortless?? Outrageous!

[@MrBongoagogo]

The king of upright bass players the best the real deal.👍

[@feraldynaufal]

Your voice is distinctly pleasant to listen to.

[@flymomabug]

THE MASTER ~ ahhh PT you RULE!!! TYSM, you have changed all of ours.

[@mrjace3]

I am highly enjoying these segments of your channel. This brings out a whole new appreciation of jazz music for me. Thank you Sir!👍🏽

[@bassocanario]

Under 8 minutes. SUPER DOPE ANALYSIS! My dad was a die-hard Ron Carter fan and he used to play that RC CTI album that had, if I remember correctly, a solo version of Williw Weep For Me on it...and he'd gesture and nod and grunt and say, "Yeah, THAT!" about every other phrase...The Joe Henderson trio stuff with him and Al Foster is just an encyclopedia of genius walking bass shit...There are many others, of course... Much Love to you for continuing to post these gems of musical wisdom!

[@pdbass]

Those CTI records are like mother’s milk for me. Every Black bar in Pittsburgh would be kicking Creed Taylor while you set up and on all the breaks, you know? Thank you for watching, Mark! Always a pleasure sure to read your comments 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@bassocanario]

@@pdbass Yes! Heard in the same music in the same kind of bars in Buffalo, Cleveland, Dayton, St. Louis, East St. Louis, and Washington,D.C. Did you ever play a jazz club in Dayton, Ohio named Gilly's? As a kid, my dad took me to there see/hear Elvin Jones band with David Williams on bass, Ryo Kawasaki on guitar, and a tenor player(Liebman?Grossman? LaBarbera? Can't remember) . Didn't fully understand the music, but definitely felt the vibe... Regarding CTI records, one of my favorites is Moon Germs by Joe Farrell, with Herbie, DeJohnette, and some guy named Stanley Clarke on acoustic bass(😉)...That record and the first RTF album on ECM are some of S.C.'s most convincing "jazz" playing, for my taste...Anyway, I'll cut this rambling comment short...✌🏾😊

[@pierrelataillade7564]

I'm so glad you took the time to expand on Mr. Carter today...... This man is so far ahead of his piers that its not funny. Please understand that I do not wish to demean anyone here, because they are all great. I just wish you would do more of this kind of "Delve".... Good take..

[@jordangalash4289]

Great video, I really dig the break down. I’ve got tickets to see Ron in a couple months and I’m really stoked.

[@johndaniel4597]

A typically generous, musical exposition of Ron’s superlative playing. Bravo and thanks once again.

[@eleanorsherry4620]

just joined the jazz band in my school playing piano! your videos have spurred me on to pursue music; this is a great video

[@heruausetausar]

Thanks, Paul! Your insights are truly appreciated.

[@fabbro9999]

Mr. Carter is excellent everywhere, but Miles Smiles is the RC playing I listen to the most. Andrew Hill's Grass Roots, the State of the Tenor recordings, and Jobim records like Stone Flower are among the many other favs. Thanks for the inspiring and informative channel. 👍🏼

[@meekoloco]

Mr Carter is the OG of the OG’s! Love his playing. I really dig your analysis here, great work, great vid!

[@cramerfan04]

Just getting into walking bass, now I have something to aspire to. Thanks for a great video!

[@olusegunakintunde6297]

Keep the jazz lessons coming. I love it.

[@PabloFlores-qs5mq]

this is quality content, thak you! the Herbie Hancock trio with RC and tony williams is one of my favorites recordings.also the live at the plugged nickel with the miles davis quintet.

[@PhilPlaysBass]

You've conveyed so much information in less than 8 minutes; this video is pedagogical perfection.

[@wanekeef]

Thanks for taking the time to do this.

[@guyvandenplas7043]

Wonderful insight!

[@simonjorge9850]

OOOOOOh thanks for the analysis. I love Ron Carter and I love your videos sir.

[@jonatanmorgenstern]

thx for uploading the pdf as well! great content. like this channel and your videos a lot!

[@pdbass]

🙏🏽✌🏽👊🏽

[@luke125]

Love me some Ron Carter.

[@toddhamby]

What a great analysis!!! Thanks again for what you provide to the bass community.

[@gabrieln3613]

*bass community......**I will add music community! I am harmonica player 46 years and 10 of that I had a swing dance, jazz, R&B, Blues band. His videos here are great for anyone wishing to "improve your groove".....I listen to bass players and drummers often.

[@mikecook7334]

I saw Ron Carter in concert once. That man’s music vocabulary is IMMENSE…

[@ruiplas]

the Titan of bass

[@BassPlayerNcl]

Fantastic analysis! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your passion for music, Bassman! I feel inspired to dig into something new everytime I watch one of your wonderful videos 😀🎵🎶❤️🙏

[@reubenmcnabb6072]

Your videos are very good. Well done

[@j.p.fitting9226]

cool break dwn dude! yeah to me there’s Mr Brown , Mr Carter, PC and lately George Duvivier! his line on John Lewis ‘s , Two Degrees West is wicked ! thnx Maestro

[@michaelmathews7864]

Very much in agreement. Good analysis and excellent video,, thanks.

[@geankarlovargas8398]

Thanks!!

[@onesixfive]

just checked discogs - says i have 35 ron carter recordings in my collection (and another 6 in my wantlist). i have read many CTI gatefolds in my collection with his name printed inside. i dont know if anyone else is posting videos like this one, this is like a color commentator for football or some other sport analyzing a play during a big game. ron carter IS the big game. great video maestro!

[@z98133]

I like the way you break it down. You're like a sports announcer calling a Master's chess match.

[@reubenmcnabb6072]

Very good. Great idea to slow down the tempo. Fantastic channel.

[@robzecc]

You are the man. One of the best lessons i've ever seen

[@ericolori1539]

I love this, you should do a series of Ron carter if inclined!!

[@fiddlestix3025]

Super lovely and interesting….again. Thanks for that 🙏

[@leosmithonbass]

excellent analysis! As someone else mentioned, you're like a sports commentator breaking down the play of the game. Thanks for mentioning the "quiet hands, quiet body" aspect of Mr Carter's playing. I feel like a lot of cats these days don't pay attention to that aspect of their own playing.

[@christopherbalmforth2514]

That was sick

[@charlesperforms]

the turnaround on the second chorus is so rocking

[@fretlessman71]

2:42 - we always called that ornament a "bucket of bombs"....

[@bassocanario]

I love that! Stolen😉😎

[@pensatorseven1898]

A great presentation.

[@antalantal2366]

Brilliant, interesting and instructive: thank you for posting this video!

[@marginalgains8477]

This video is so good. Thank you thank you thank you!

[@paulpaul00]

Wonderful!!

[@BartoHomy]

This was so intresting. Very good analysis! I will add this to my walking bass practice routine!

[@ericblumenau2941]

pdbass has become one of those content providers who gets my thumbs-up before I even get to watch the video. You _know_ it's going to be good.

[@pdbass]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@bassoskat]

Love your channel! Great education!

[@happysaddington6488]

At first I thought this video was going to be about those choruses RC did on "There is No Greater Love" on Four and More. You know, when the rest of the band lays out, and it's just Miles and Ron? Then it's just Ron . . . Yeah, all of that stuff you're talking about was in that, too. 🙂

[@dcross8034]

Great analysis

[@geraldcannon6512]

Great job explaining The Master Ron Carter !!

[@themusiccovenant]

Master of bass

[@laurentbesse2442]

Merci !

[@BigSwoleMusick]

Amazing 👏🏾

[@altowatts1325]

Ron Carter or Stanley Clarke. They're both phenomenal 🏆🏆.

[@matthewwilson3202]

Thanks for the video. Have you heard the Lonnie Smith's Afrodesia project. He plays electric on some of it and sounds great

[@vdub1959]

Mind blown…

[@MG-vo7is]

Wikipedia: His appearances on 2,221 recording sessions make him the most-recorded jazz bassist in history.

[@doublebasshq]

Great video, Paul!!!

[@goatmouthjones90]

Should do one with versus of the abstract by tribe called quest

[@MaeJazz]

Have you heard of Russell Hall? He's a madman at the upright bass!

[@pdbass]

Great bassist!

[@ambroulard]

Not only walking lines,,, check out his rhythm sense and phrasing on the Freddie HUbbard album Straight life……-- Killer Funk playing on Mr. Clean and Amazing Samba swing groove on Straight Life,, ( title track)

[@onetwo-pz2sc]

Paul... I´ve been looking for this transcription (especially his weird but idiomatic rakes) for years! how did you know? Keep using your psychic powers for awesome content! BTW great insight on the nuances of transcription... BTW it would be awesome if you could make a video on how to "spice up" a blues, mainly harmonic things, going out completely to resolve in the tonic and those kind of things!

[@raniyamusicmaithili7333]

New subscribe

[@marginalgains8477]

Hey, could you turn the bass up on your videos? Or voice down and the whole volume up? Thank you for your amazing content!!!

[@pdbass]

Noted!

[@intuneorange]

Checkout Ron's Channel when you get a chance his 85th birthday is coming up in May and he's been on every record that's made a difference in my life

[@bobbybrooks4826]

Expected to see a pinned comment from Ron Carter..... He's a utuber ...... His channel may be a bit new but hes posted a lot

[@patrickr12342]

It is a good question, wich one of them lines, is your favorit??? I dont know, what i should answer. There are to many, not only one bassline.

[@joshwhittaker9571]

2:33 ok nith bar

[@p.waldman5270]

Is Mr. Carter quoting the line from Bird’s Billie’s Bounce in bars 7 & 8 of the 2nd chorus, or is that too standard a figure to “….”? The tune is straight , no chaser I think?

[@ermoikavalko8705]

Ever heard of Niels-Henning Orsted-Pedersen?

[@pdbass]

Of course! Will cover him at some point.

[@raniyamusicmaithili7333]

Hum kar diya

[@Illstrator2]

Is that the same guy from “verses from tip”?

[@roncarter2345]

Yes

[@Illstrator2]

@@roncarter2345 oh sh!t!!!😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

[@roncarter2345]

@@Illstrator2 and the choice is yours, blacksheep

[@Duderino1978]

One thing that has kept me away from practicing jazz is that I sometimes find it hard to hear the tones from upright basses. Also, walking bass lines can be exhausting to my ear to try to work out since it’s a constant barrage of notes. Any tips on how to overcome this?

[@pdbass]

Listen to the classic recordings. You have to be able to hear it before you can play it. Find one great record by Miles or ‘Trane and listen to it like crazy. You’ll start to train your ear.

[@Duderino1978]

@@pdbass great thank you I will do that!

[@chetmierzejewski7893]

Ron is so great but check out NHOP

[@JesusChrist5000]

Ron Carter is a perfect player but very middle of the road and mundane IMO

[@wcstrawberryfields8011]

Jazz is awful. It doesn't breathe. Breaks are dictated.