Ron Carter

We had tghe opportunity to see Glasper Quintet and Ron Carter.. Both shows were very good with excellent work from their supporting musicians.

Ron Carter's quartet offered a lifetime experience for the audience, never to be forgotten. Each of the musicians was an essential part of the group's sound - at once distinct and complementary. The pianist opened the roof of Royce Hall and let the our emotions take flight. The percussionist brought the universe into the hall with exquisitly timed rhythms and sounds. The drummer held back, keeping us securely connected to the earth. And through it all, Ron Carter brought the dignity of a father teaching us our interconnected moral place in the world. In combination, for this atheist, it was a religious experience. Robert Glasper's trio, on the other hand, never left the room. Glasper played with a cramped style that was exceedingly repetitious and limited in range. Though it was apparent that he has the technique to do more with his music, he appeared to be satisfied to tell himself that an insistent less was more without giving more of himself. Based upon this performance, I don't need to hear him again. His bassist was worth hearing but his amplified sound was muddy and smothered the nuance in his playing. I would like to hear more of him with better production. Glasper's drummer was the highlight of the trio - truly exciting with the fastest wrists I have ever seen.

Best double featured concert of the year! Robert Glasper was a great surprise. Fortunate to see the legend, Ron Carter!

Robert Glasper Trio was amazing and then Ron Quarter brought his quartet out and blew my mind even more! I love that he added a percussionist who was o so musical and had the great Renne Rosnes on piano!

An excellent contrast of two forms of jazz. The frenetic and improvisational, off-the-cuff style of Robert Glasper and his trio and the expertly polished and synced performance of a jazz legend, Ron carter, and his very skilled quartet. Great show. Great venue.

What can you say about a Living Legend? I would have liked some reaching back to his more experimental days w/ Miles & Dolphy, but it is what it is and traditional jazz doesn't get much better than this. His bandmates were all up to his level too.

Excellent! It is Ron Carter after all, how could one expect anything less (~;

Wonderful sound and it looked like they were enjoying each other on the stage and the audience. Gave an encore.

These three guys were amazing. All did things with their instruments that I didn't know were possible. Together, they made great smooth jazz. They played some old standards and a few cuts from their upcoming release. It was very interesting to see the discussions between the instruments and how much fun the performers were having. Definitely worth seeing/hearing if they come to your area.

Ron Carter is so cool you need a parka to watch his set. 75 years old, 2500 albums and still the best bassist in the world. The Carter trio was magnificent.

Ron Carter was extraordinary. But all of the components of the set, the music arrangements by Eric Gould, his piano performance, and the music transcribe for the strings section, were all outstanding. Even the students from the Berklee World Strings showed a feel for the music, which enhanced its presentation. It was a great show.