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Ron Carter Quartet

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American jazz group led by Ron Carter, centered on the bassist's work and experiments such as the use of the piccolo bass and integration of string ensembles. Carter's career includes a notable period with Miles Davis (1963–1968) and extensive work as leader and sideman.

Pick 'Em is presented (in the review) as a 1978 album featuring Ron Carter on piccolo bass and a cello quartet, with Kenny Barron (piano), Buster Williams (double bass, accompaniment) and Ben Riley (drums). The review rates the album 4/5 and highlights Carter's warm, imaginative voice and the genre-crossing use of strings.

A close, appreciative review of Ron Carter's Pick 'Em highlighting his use of the piccolo bass and a cello quartet. The review emphasizes Carter's warm, imaginative voice and places the album in the context of his work with Miles Davis. Accompanying players (Kenny Barron, Buster Williams, Ben Riley) are noted but described as backgrounded. Overall rating in the review: 4/5.

For:Jazz listeners, bass enthusiasts, readers interested in cross-genre arrangements

 Two hands that seem to embrace a double bass, almost like two lovers in the throes of a strong love ecstasy: this is the first image offered to us by this album.

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