My Personal Songbook Limited deluxe edition plus bonus DVD (2015)

Ron Carter's elegant, eloquent and delicate tone, as well as his extraordinary sense of timing, has informed generations of bassists, and has had a tremendous impact on Jazz as a whole. 'My Personal Songbook' is the first recording of the grand master's original compositions, performed by a large ensemble to be released. The WDR Big Band, with its superb soloists, is a perfect match for Ron Carter, who is full of praise for them. Carter chose ten self-penned pieces for the recording, which represent milestones of his truly exceptional, vital and multifaceted career. Richard DeRosa, principal conductor of the WDR Big Band, arranged the compositions resulting in a lush big band tone with fine and sophisticated solo parts, allowing both to fully bloom. An extra highlight is the bonus DVD which offers a very personal insight into a truly singular production through a mixture of intervuews and music (Limited Deluxe Edition only). (bron: In & Out)