Ron Carter date of birth:

May 4, 1937

How old is Ron Carter?

88

Where was Ron Carter born?

Ferndale, Michigan, U.S.

What is Ron Carter nationality?

American

What is Ron Carter's occupation?

Professor, Clinician, Jazz musician

What genre is Ron Carter's work?

Orchestral jazz, Mainstream jazz, Third Stream, Avant-garde jazz

What instruments does Ron Carter play?

Double bass, Cello, Piccolo bass, Electric bass

Short Biography

Ron Carter (born Ronald Levin Carter, May 4, 1937) is an American jazz double-bassist. His appearances on over 2, 500 albums make him one of the most-recorded bassists in jazz history. Carter is also an acclaimed cellist who has recorded numerous times on that instrument. He was elected to the Down Beat Jazz Hall of Fame in 2012.