Release Date: 15 June 2015
Label: In & Out
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 798747712323
Genres: Jazz Contemporary
Description
Ron Carter's elegant, eloquent and delicate tone, as well as his extraordinary sense of timing, has informed generations of bassists, and has had a tremendous impact on Jazz as a whole. 'My Personal Songbook' is the first recording of the grand master's original compositions, performed by a large ensemble to be released.
The WDR Big Band, with its superb soloists, is a perfect match for Ron Carter, who is full of praise for them: "It honours a radio station to insist on this music and to make such a large band format happen. Being professional, flexible and of great musicianship the musicians also add to this project."
Carter chose ten self-penned pieces for the recording, which represent milestones of his truly exceptional, vital and multifaceted career. Richard DeRosa, principal conductor of the WDR Big Band, arranged the compositions resulting in a lush big band tone with fine and sophisticated solo parts, allowing both to fully bloom.
Tracklisting
Sun Ra Arkestra
Ron Carter
Maite Hontele & Ramon Valle
Nanny Assis
Ron Carter
Ron Carter
Ron Carter
Randy Weston & African Rhythm Orchestra
The David Hazeltine Trio
Supereon
Orchestre National de Jazz
Enrico Pieranunzi & Bebo Ferra
Gretchen Parlato
Trio Ivoire (Hans Ludemann, Aly Keita & Christian Thome)
Oregon
His 'n' Hers (Judith O'Higgins & Dave O'Higgins)
