Ron Carter
Every record Ron Carter plays on that has been reviewed on Vinyl Standard: 94 records, 1960 to 2021, 23 as leader and 71 as sideman, most often alongside Herbie Hancock, Tony Williams, Wayne Shorter. Every record below links to its full review, and every name links to that player’s own page or their circle on the map.
Most often with
The players who share the most reviewed records with Ron Carter. The number is how many records they made together that are reviewed here.
Played together
The records behind those numbers. Open a name to see every reviewed record Ron Carter and that player share.
With Herbie Hancock28 records
- 1963Seven Steps to HeavenMiles Davis
- 1964Empyrean IslesHerbie Hancock
- 1964Miles Davis in EuropeMiles Davis
- 1965E.S.P.Miles Davis
- 1965Maiden VoyageHerbie Hancock
- 1965My Funny ValentineMiles Davis
- 1965Up with Donald ByrdDonald Byrd
- 1966Four’ & MoreMiles Davis
- 1966Speak No EvilWayne Shorter
- 1966The All Seeing EyeWayne Shorter
- 1967A Day in the LifeWes Montgomery
- 1967Miles SmilesMiles Davis
- 1967SorcererMiles Davis
- 1968Blues - The Common GroundKenny Burrell
- 1968Down Here on the GroundWes Montgomery
- 1968Miles in the SkyMiles Davis
- 1968NefertitiMiles Davis
- 1968Speak Like a ChildHerbie Hancock
- 1969Filles de KilimanjaroMiles Davis
- 1969Power to the PeopleJoe Henderson
- 1969SchizophreniaWayne Shorter
- 1970Red ClayFreddie Hubbard
- 1970Uptown ConversationRon Carter
- 1971Live-EvilMiles Davis
- 1971Straight LifeFreddie Hubbard
- 1976Water BabiesMiles Davis
- 1978Third PlaneRon Carter / Herbie Hancock / Tony Williams
- 1982Wynton MarsalisWynton Marsalis
With Tony Williams19 records
- 1963Seven Steps to HeavenMiles Davis
- 1964Empyrean IslesHerbie Hancock
- 1964Miles Davis in EuropeMiles Davis
- 1965E.S.P.Miles Davis
- 1965Maiden VoyageHerbie Hancock
- 1965My Funny ValentineMiles Davis
- 1966Four’ & MoreMiles Davis
- 1967Miles SmilesMiles Davis
- 1967SorcererMiles Davis
- 1968Miles in the SkyMiles Davis
- 1968NefertitiMiles Davis
- 1969Filles de KilimanjaroMiles Davis
- 1972Living TimeBill Evans / George Russell Orchestra
- 1976Water BabiesMiles Davis
- 1977May DanceTerumasa Hino
- 1978Third PlaneRon Carter / Herbie Hancock / Tony Williams
- 1979ParadeRon Carter
- 1979The SoothsayerWayne Shorter
- 1982Wynton MarsalisWynton Marsalis
With Wayne Shorter16 records
- 1962Pop + Jazz = SwingBenny Golson
- 1964The Individualism of Gil EvansGil Evans
- 1965E.S.P.Miles Davis
- 1966Speak No EvilWayne Shorter
- 1966The All Seeing EyeWayne Shorter
- 1967Miles SmilesMiles Davis
- 1967SorcererMiles Davis
- 1968Miles in the SkyMiles Davis
- 1968NefertitiMiles Davis
- 1969Filles de KilimanjaroMiles Davis
- 1969SchizophreniaWayne Shorter
- 1971Live-EvilMiles Davis
- 1971Odyssey of IskaWayne Shorter
- 1974Moto Grosso FeioWayne Shorter
- 1976Water BabiesMiles Davis
- 1979The SoothsayerWayne Shorter
With Freddie Hubbard13 records
- 1960Charles Persip and the Jazz StatesmenCharlie Persip and the Jazz Statesmen
- 1962Pop + Jazz = SwingBenny Golson
- 1964Empyrean IslesHerbie Hancock
- 1965Maiden VoyageHerbie Hancock
- 1966Speak No EvilWayne Shorter
- 1966The All Seeing EyeWayne Shorter
- 1970Red ClayFreddie Hubbard
- 1970SugarStanley Turrentine
- 1971First LightFreddie Hubbard
- 1971God Bless the ChildKenny Burrell
- 1971Straight LifeFreddie Hubbard
- 1979The SoothsayerWayne Shorter
- 1987StardustBenny Golson feat. Freddie Hubbard
With Miles Davis12 records
- 1963Seven Steps to HeavenMiles Davis
- 1964Miles Davis in EuropeMiles Davis
- 1965E.S.P.Miles Davis
- 1965My Funny ValentineMiles Davis
- 1966Four’ & MoreMiles Davis
- 1967Miles SmilesMiles Davis
- 1967SorcererMiles Davis
- 1968Miles in the SkyMiles Davis
- 1968NefertitiMiles Davis
- 1969Filles de KilimanjaroMiles Davis
- 1971Live-EvilMiles Davis
- 1976Water BabiesMiles Davis
With Billy Cobham12 records
- 1970Uptown ConversationRon Carter
- 1971God Bless the ChildKenny Burrell
- 1971Live-EvilMiles Davis
- 1971Salt SongStanley Turrentine
- 1973Big Bad JugGene Ammons
- 1973Blues FarmRon Carter
- 1973Don't Mess with Mister T.Stanley Turrentine
- 1973Got My OwnGene Ammons
- 1974All BluesRon Carter
- 1975Spanish BlueRon Carter
- 1976Yellow & GreenRon Carter
- 1980New York SlickRon Carter
With Kenny Burrell9 records
- 1961The Hawk RelaxesColeman Hawkins
- 1964The Individualism of Gil EvansGil Evans
- 1965Guitar FormsKenny Burrell
- 1965Up with Donald ByrdDonald Byrd
- 1967A Generation Ago TodayKenny Burrell
- 1968Blues - The Common GroundKenny Burrell
- 1969Night SongKenny Burrell
- 1971God Bless the ChildKenny Burrell
- 1984TogetheringKenny Burrell / Grover Washington, Jr.
With Grady Tate9 records
- 1965Guitar FormsKenny Burrell
- 1965Up with Donald ByrdDonald Byrd
- 1966TequilaWes Montgomery
- 1967A Day in the LifeWes Montgomery
- 1967A Generation Ago TodayKenny Burrell
- 1967Sweet RainStan Getz
- 1968Blues - The Common GroundKenny Burrell
- 1968Down Here on the GroundWes Montgomery
- 1970Uptown ConversationRon Carter
Reviewed records
In the order they were recorded. Gold is the site’s rating out of five.
- 1960Charles Persip and the Jazz StatesmenbassCharlie Persip and the Jazz Statesmen★★★★☆
- 1961Gretsch Drum Night at Birdland Vol. 2bassPhilly Joe Jones★★★★★
- 1961Night HawkbassColeman Hawkins★★★★★
- 1961Out of the CoolbassGil Evans★★★★★
- 1961Out TherecelloEric Dolphy★★★★★
- 1961So Much Guitar!bass (tracks 1 to 6, 8)Wes Montgomery★★★★☆
- 1961The Hawk RelaxesbassColeman Hawkins★★★★☆
- 1962Far Crybass (all but Tenderly)Eric Dolphy★★★★★
- 1962Pop + Jazz = Swingbass (tracks 1-9)Benny Golson★★★☆☆
- 1962Where?Leader★★★★☆
- 1963FreebassBenny Golson★★★★★
- 1963Seven Steps to HeavenbassMiles Davis★★★★☆
- 1964Empyrean IslesbassHerbie Hancock★★★★★
- 1964Miles Davis in EuropebassMiles Davis★★★★☆
- 1964The Individualism of Gil Evansbass (tracks 2, 3)Gil Evans★★★★★
- 1965E.S.P.bassMiles Davis★★★★★
- 1965Guitar FormsbassKenny Burrell★★★★★
- 1965Maiden VoyagebassHerbie Hancock★★★★★
- 1965My Funny ValentinebassMiles Davis★★★★★
- 1965Up with Donald Byrdbass (Van Gelder tracks)Donald Byrd★★★★☆
- 1966Four’ & MorebassMiles Davis★★★★★
- 1966Mode for JoebassJoe Henderson★★★★★
- 1966Speak No EvilbassWayne Shorter★★★★★
- 1966TequilabassWes Montgomery★★★☆☆
- 1966The All Seeing EyebassWayne Shorter★★★★☆
- 1967A Day in the LifebassWes Montgomery★★★★★
- 1967A Generation Ago TodaybassKenny Burrell★★★★☆
- 1967Miles SmilesbassMiles Davis★★★★★
- 1967Sorcererdouble bassMiles Davis★★★★☆
- 1967Sweet RainbassStan Getz★★★★★
- 1968Blues - The Common GroundbassKenny Burrell★★★☆☆
- 1968Down Here on the GroundbassWes Montgomery★★★★☆
- 1968Miles in the Skyelectric bass (on “Stuff”), double bass (elsewhere)Miles Davis★★★★☆
- 1968NefertitibassMiles Davis★★★★★
- 1968Speak Like a ChildbassHerbie Hancock★★★★★
- 1969Filles de Kilimanjaroelectric bass (June sessions)Miles Davis★★★★★
- 1969Much Lescello (string tracks)Les McCann★★★★☆
- 1969Night SongbassKenny Burrell★★★☆☆
- 1969Power to the Peopleelectric bass ('Afro-Centric' and 'Power to the People') and double bass elsewhereJoe Henderson★★★★☆
- 1969SchizophreniabassWayne Shorter★★★★☆
- 1970Electric ByrdbassDonald Byrd★★★★★
- 1970Red ClaybassFreddie Hubbard★★★★★
- 1970SugarbassStanley Turrentine★★★★★
- 1970Uptown ConversationLeader★★★★☆
- 1971First LightbassFreddie Hubbard★★★★★
- 1971God Bless the ChildbassKenny Burrell★★★☆☆
- 1971Live-Evil(June 3) /Miles Davis★★★★☆
- 1971My Waybass (tracks 4–6)Gene Ammons★★★☆☆
- 1971Odyssey of IskabassWayne Shorter★★★★☆
- 1971Salt SongbassStanley Turrentine★★★★☆
- 1971Straight LifebassFreddie Hubbard★★★★★
- 1971The Black Cat!bassGene Ammons★★★★☆
- 1972Gene Harris of the Three SoundsbassGene Harris★★★☆☆
- 1972Living Timeelectric bass (tracks 5, 7)Bill Evans / George Russell Orchestra★★★★☆
- 1973Alone TogetherLeader★★★★☆
- 1973Big Bad JugbassGene Ammons★★★★☆
- 1973Blues FarmLeader★★★☆☆
- 1973Don't Mess with Mister T.bassStanley Turrentine★★★☆☆
- 1973Got My Ownbass, electric bassGene Ammons★★★★★
- 1974All BluesLeader★★★★☆
- 1974Moto Grosso Feiobass, celloWayne Shorter★★★☆☆
- 1974She Was Too Good to MebassChet Baker★★★★☆
- 1975Anything GoesLeader★★☆☆☆
- 1975Spanish BlueLeader★★★☆☆
- 1976Loversbass (title track)Cannonball Adderley★★★★☆
- 1976Water Babiesbass (1967 sessions)Miles Davis★★★★☆
- 1976Yellow & GreenLeader★★★☆☆
- 1977May Danceacoustic bassTerumasa Hino★★★★☆
- 1977PastelsLeader★★★☆☆
- 1977PiccoloLeader★★★★☆
- 1978CrossingsLeader★★★★★
- 1978Peg LegLeader★★★★☆
- 1978Philly MignonbassPhilly Joe Jones★★★★★
- 1978Third PlaneLeader★★★★★
- 1979ParadeLeader★★★★☆
- 1979The Soothsayerbass (jazzdisco lists Reggie Workman)Wayne Shorter★★★★★
- 1980New York SlickLeader★★★★☆
- 1982Wynton Marsalisbass (tracks 3–6)Wynton Marsalis★★★★☆
- 1984Hot House FlowersbassWynton Marsalis★★★★☆
- 1984Live at Village WestLeader★★★★☆
- 1984This Is for You, JohnbassBenny Golson★★★★★
- 1984TogetheringbassKenny Burrell / Grover Washington, Jr.★★★★☆
- 1985Black Codes (From the Underground)bass ("Aural Oasis")Wynton Marsalis★★★★★
- 1985TelephoneLeader★★★★☆
- 1986The State of the Tenor: Live at the Village VanguardbassJoe Henderson★★★★★
- 1987StardustbassBenny Golson feat. Freddie Hubbard★★★★☆
- 1992Ron Carter Meets BachLeader★★★☆☆
- 1995KofibassDonald Byrd★★★★☆
- 2001One Day, ForeverbassBenny Golson★★★★☆
- 2003The Golden StrikerLeader★★★★☆
- 2007Dear Miles,Leader★★★☆☆
- 2008Jazz & BossaLeader★★★☆☆
- 2016ChemistryLeader★★★★☆
- 2021SkylineLeader★★★★☆
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