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Ron Carter – Pick ‘Em (1978) & Super Strings (1981) (2001)

Posted By: janwal46

Date: 24 Jun 2010 06:50:46

Ron Carter – Pick ‘Em (1978) & Super Strings (1981) (2001)

Ron Carter – Pick ‘Em (1978) & Super Strings (1981) (2001)

Ever since Charlie "Bird" Parker recorded his first Charlie Parker With Strings sessions in 1949 and 1950, jazz artists have hoped to enjoy the backing of lush string orchestras. But most will never get the chance because of the expense; it's a lot easier to pay four or five musicians than 15, 20, or 25. Ron Carter, however, did fulfill that dream in the late '70s and early '80s – first on 1978's Pick 'Em, then on 1981's Super Strings. In 2001, Fantasy reissued those Milestone dates back to back on this 78-minute CD. Typically, a jazz-with-strings project will emphasize overdone standards, but Carter's own material dominates this CD; the only tunes that he didn't write are Gordon Parks' "Don't Misunderstand" and Miles Davis' "All Blues." Carter's composing is solid throughout, and the material he provides ranges from introspective ballads ("Tranquil," "Opus 2") to a funky, gospel-minded offering ("Uptown Conversation") and a melodic, Brazilian-flavored piece ("Bom Dia"). Meanwhile, "Eight" is a modal number that is obviously based on John Coltrane's "Impressions" and Miles Davis' "So What." Parts of the CD swing hard, and parts are unapologetically lush – nonetheless, Carter maintains his integrity and avoids getting into elevator muzak. The bassist obviously realizes that lush doesn't have to mean muzak. Although not among Carter's essential CDs, Pick 'Em/Super Strings is an enjoyable disc that will appeal to those who have a taste for lavish orchestral jazz.

Personnel:

Tracks 01-06:
Ron Carter - piccolo bass (also bass on track 04)
Kenny Barron - piano
Buster Williams - bass
Ben Riley - drums

Tracks 07-12:
Ron Carter - bass, piccolo bass
Kenny Barron - piano
John Tropea - guitar
Jack DeJohnette - drums
Ralph McDonald - percussion
Plus orchestra directed by Sanford Allen

Tracklist:

01. All Blues
02. Opus 2
03. B and a
04. Pick Em
05. Tranquil
06. Eight

07. Bom Dia
08. Don't Misunderstand
09. Super Strings
10. Bitin'
11. No Flowers Please
12. Uptown Conversation

Produced by Ron Carter
Tracks 01-06 recorded by Rudy Van Gelder at Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ. December 1978
Tracks 07-12 recorded by Tony May at Aura Recording Studios, NYC, April 14-15, 1981

Sound Quality: 9

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