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Ron Carter in conversation

Soweto Kinch sits down with double bass maestro Ron Carter for an in-depth conversation.

鈥楻ound Midnight is presented by award-winning saxophonist Soweto Kinch. This weekday late-night show celebrates the thriving UK jazz scene and spotlights the best new music alongside incredible acts from past decades.

This Friday night, Soweto鈥檚 special guest is the Grammy Award-winning, and world-renowned double bassist, Ron Carter. He is an artist that needs little introduction; from collaborating with Wayne Shorter, Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock, adding his groove and virtuosity to numerous Blue Note albums, to working with hip hop stars A Tribe Called Quest, Meastro Carter is the most recorded jazz bassist in history. He is also a prominent bandleader, with a vast catalogue of solo albums.

Within their conversation, Soweto and Ron Carter discuss everything from Mr. Carter鈥檚 time working with Miles Davis and being part of Miles' seminal 鈥淪econd Great Quintet鈥�, his thoughts on the hip hop scene, and his lasting love for the music which he continues to share with audiences around the world, aged 88.

Settle in for an illuminating and inspiring conversation with one of jazz and music鈥檚 formidable artists.

1 hour

Last on

Fri 13 Jun 2025 23:30
蜜芽传媒 Radio 3

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Music Played

  • Ron Carter & WDR Big Band K枚ln

    Receipt, Please

    • Finding The Right Notes.
    • IN+OUT Records.

  • Joe Henderson

    All The Things You Are (Live)

    • The State Of The Tenor - Live at The Village Vanguard.

  • Miles Davis

    Introduction + Milestones (Live in Europe)

  • Miles Davis

    The Theme - Live At The Plugged Nickel, 1965

    • The Complete Live At The Plugged Nickel - 1965.
    • Columbia/Legacy.

  • Ron Carter

    Rufus

    • All Blues.
    • Masterworks Jazz.

  • A Tribe Called Quest, Ron Carter & Vinia Mojica

    Verses From The Abstract (feat. Ron Carter & Vinia Mojica)

    • The Low End Theory.
    • Jive.

  • Ron Carter

    Mr Bow Tie

    • Cocktails At The Cotton Club.
    • Somethin' Else.

  • Roberta Flack

    Compared To What

    • First Take.
    • Atlantic Records.

Broadcast

  • Fri 13 Jun 2025 23:30
    蜜芽传媒 Radio 3