The Official Authorized Biography of Ron Carter autographed by Ron Carter and author Dan Ouellette.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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BASSIST RON CARTER'S BOOK-AN INSIDE LOOK AT A MASTER,
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Trade size.425 pages,not including acknowledgments or index. There is an extensive selected discography of Carter's work. There are also appendices which includes comments and opinions from other musicians,awards won by Carter,and a section of infrequently asked questions,which give even more insight into Carter's life. There is an introduction by Nat Hentoff,one of the premier jazz writers and critics. Periodically throughout there are a number of black and white photographs which add to the overall story. THIS BOOK IS STILL AVAILABLE.
This is an informative,well written book by Dan Ouellette,on one of the premier bassists of this or any other time. Carter has played and recorded with most,if not all,the jazz heavyweights of the Twentieth Century. He has played on so many recording dates,that he long ago lost count. He is also a composer of note. Look at virtually any good jazz recording from the great era of jazz,and you'll probably see Carter's name listed on the credits. He has played/recorded with Nat Adderely,Gene Ammons,George Benson,Stanley Turrentine,and Miles Davis,among many others,and has recorded a number of albums as a leader. The book itself is laid out more or less chronologically,starting with Carter's early years,and then proceeds through his music education,and then into his working years as a bassist. Along the way there are a number of small tales woven into the main story,which give a better insight into the times and Carter's history. Here is truly an insider's view of jazz and the people who make it. Anyone with a passing knowledge of jazz musicians will recognize many names throughout this captivating book. There is an extensive section on Miles Davis,and how Carter came to play with this jazz icon. From the first meeting with Davis,to Carter's eventual departure (he wanted to stay home with his children),there is good insight into both Carter and Davis and the inner workings of this famous,historic band. From there the book continues into Carter's work with Creed Taylor of CTI Records. When CTI finally imploded,Carter moved over to Orrin Keepnews's Milestone Records label,and from there to an EMI label in Japan and then to the much heralded Blue Note Records label,and,finally,into Carter's free lance years. From there he talks about his classical and movie work. All through this section of the book are well thought out,informative asides and views into both jazz and the inner workings of the business. Another great part of this book,is that occasionally there are short written sections which are stories unto themselves. Rudy Van Gelder writes about Carter;there's the time Carter played with the great guitarist Bill Frisell;and the young bassist Christian McBride tells of his meeting with Carter and how he was influenced by him. All these stories are woven seamlessly into the body of the book,and give an even better picture of Ron Carter's influence on jazz and jazz musicians. Anyone with an interest in jazz and,most importantly,an interest in one of the greatest musicians to have ever played in the genre will find this book informative,interesting,and just plain fun to read. To read this book is to open a window into the jazz world,when jazz was at one of it's most important points. Here,Carter's life and the lives of many other jazz musicians give a true insider's view of that world. We can be grateful that Carter's intelligence and insight,combined with Ouellette's writing skills have given us such a wonderful book. This book probably cannot be found in your neighborhood bookstore. Its available through [...]. One great thing is that my copy is signed by both Carter and Ouellette. You can't find that everyday in a bookstore. And on that note(no pun intended),don't let this great book fall by the wayside-it deserves a place on your shelf of great books about jazz. And tell all your jazz friends. P.S. I wasn't aware that Amazon would edit out of my review where you can purchase this book. The brackets are Amazon's not mine.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Sets the standard,
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Its the music that matters and Ron Carter is amongst those that set the standard for jazz. Dan Oullette has set a new standard for jazz biography. As the previous review details, the biography has breadth and depth, it is biography, not hagiography. It is honest and the subject inspires.
This biography is well written and provides essential threads to discover all aspects of the Carter musical library as well as works by many others. The Miles Davis period is addressed directly and powerfully but given balance and context as a milestone and watershed not the be all and end all of Ron Carter. Equally important, we are, to the extent a biography can, given an insight into the subject and his path to success. We learn much more than any personal development literature can tell us. Carter models the virtues of leadership, professionalism, practice, authenticity, self awareness and trusting his colleagues. His musical journey speaks in the right notes.
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A frank insight into this great musician's career. Essential for fans of the second Miles Davis Quintet and all bass players.
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