Blues Farm is a Jazz album by Ron Carter, originally released in 1973. On Gatefold: 35 pressings tracked.
Sound DNA
- Jazz
- Post-Bop & Modal
- warm
- meditative
- cerebral
About
In 1968, having completed a five-year stint with Miles Davis, Ron Carter's career was wide open. Finding himself in typically high demand, the bassist decided not to make any long-term commitments (though he continued to join individual recording dates), opting instead to develop his solo career. In 1971, he released Uptown Conversation (Atlantic). Shortly after, he signed to the CTI label, releasing Blues Farm in 1973. The bass is rarely found in such a prominent role, its melodic qualities typically being subordinate to rhythmic ones. The presence of a pianist, guitarist, and two percussionists on Blues Farm frees Carter to .
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Tracklist
- 1Blues Farm8:05
- 2A Small Ballad5:39
- 3Django5:30
- 4A Hymn for Him8:14
- 5Two Beat Johnson2:49
- 6R2, M16:07
Credits
Performers
- Ron CarterCONDUCTOR DOUBLE BASS ACOUSTIC PICCOLO BASS
- Billy CobhamDRUMS FEATURING
- Gene BertonciniELECTRIC GUITAR GUITAR
- Sam BrownELECTRIC GUITAR GUITAR
- Bob JamesELECTRIC PIANO PIANO FEATURING
- Richard TeeELECTRIC PIANO ORGAN PIANO
- Hubert LawsFLUTE FEATURING
- Ralph MacDonaldPERCUSSION
Rare pressing on Gatefold · 35 pressings tracked on Gatefold