Ron Carter

Biography

Ronald Levin Carter, born May 4, 1937, is an American jazz double bassist renowned for his extensive recording career, with over 2,221 sessions under his name, making him the most-recorded jazz bassist in history. A Grammy Award winner and cellist, Carter was a key member of Miles Davis's "Second Great Quintet" from 1963-1968, and has led numerous iconic Blue Note albums since the early 1960s.