Ron Carter

Ronald Levin Carter (born May 4, 1937)^[1] is an American jazz double bassist. He appeared in over 2,220 recording sessions, making him the most-recorded jazz bassist in history.^[2]

Ron Carter
Carter performing in May 2019
Background information
Birth name	Ronald Levin Carter
Born	(1937-05-04) May 4, 1937 (age 88) Ferndale, Michigan, U.S.
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician educator
Instruments	Double bass cello Piccolo bass electric bass
Years active	1960–present
Labels	Blue Note CTI Embryo Milestone Prestige Sunnyside

Carter has three Grammy Awards.^[3] Carter is also a cellist who has recorded many times on that instrument.^[4]