Super Strings is an album by bassist Ron Carter which was recorded in 1981 and released on the Milestone label.[1][2][3]
| Super Strings | ||||
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| Released | 1981 | |||
| Recorded | April 14–15, 1981 | |||
| Studio | Aura Recording Studios, New York City | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 41:57 | |||
| Label | Milestone M-9100 | |||
| Producer | Retrac Productions | |||
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Reception
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [4] |
The AllMusic review by Alex Henderson called it an "enjoyable (if less than essential) LP", stating: "Jazz-with-strings projects are often examples of mood music or easy listening; this LP, however, is more diverse than that."[4] On All About Jazz, Derek Taylor said: "Hiring on an entire string orchestra Carter takes a stab at placing his virtuosity in front of a lushly orchestrated backdrop and ends up with bromidic mood music ... Carter's career ranks among the most prolific in jazz, and as such the overproduction and narcissism that spoil this a date make it one best left a forgotten entry."[5]
Track listing
editAll compositions by Ron Carter except where noted.
- "Bom Dia" – 6:43
- "Don't Misunderstand" (Gordon Parks) – 6:15
- "Super Strings" – 7:30
- "Bitin'" – 5:25
- "No Flowers, Please" – 5:15
- "Uptown Conversation" – 10:49
Personnel
edit- Ron Carter – piccolo bass, bass, arranger
- Kenny Barron – piano
- John Tropea – guitar
- Jack DeJohnette – drums
- Ralph MacDonald – percussion
- Sanford Allen – concertmaster, violin
- Lamar Alsop, Sandra Billingslea, Harry Cykman, Glenn Dicterow, Kenneth Gordon, Stanley Hunte, Alfio Micci, Marion Pinheiro, John Pintavalle, Richard Young – violin
- Jesse Levine, Maxine Roach, Harry Zaratzian – viola
- Charles McCracken, Kermit Moore, Eugene Moye Jr. – cello
- Leon Maleson – contrabass
- Wade Marcus – string arranger
References
edit- ^ Milestone Label discography accessed November 13, 2017.
- ^ Jazzlists: Milestone Records 9000 series discography, accessed November 2, 2017.
- ^ Ron Carter catalog, accessed November 13, 2017.
- ^ a b Hendrson, Alex. Ron Carter: Super Strings – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
- ^ Taylor, D. All About Jazz Review, August 1, 2001.