ep1str0phy Posted December 5, 2005 Report Share Posted December 5, 2005 Makes me wonder if Ron Carter did any live dates on the cello with Dolphy. Love them 1/4 tones. Maybe I'm in a minority but I really don't like Carter's cello playing, at least in the 60s. Guy I'm serious about those 1/4 tones. In the right moments, Carter's cello playing can be remarkably effective. I'd heard the anecdote that he was sick while recording "The Quest"--apocryphal or no? Regardless, I can't hear a substantial difference between his facility on the Waldron date and "Out There"--and I'm a tremendous fan of both sessions. I think he can drag, but the angularity of that cello sound is (usually) an asset--especially on ballads, especially bowed. At the very least, he's a great foil for Dolphy--grounded in convention, slightly askew. I couldn't imagine those New Jazz dates without him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford_thornton Posted December 5, 2005 Report Share Posted December 5, 2005 I prefer Calo Scott, but Carter isn't bad. Definitely better form on The Quest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalupa Posted June 20, 2006 Report Share Posted June 20, 2006 Happy 78th Eric! Working my way through the Prestige box today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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