Mr. Bow-tie
Ron Carter · 1995
64 min · 10 tracks · post-bop
A vibrant blend of intricate bass lines and playful melodies that captures the essence of modern jazz.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing with rewarding transitions
- playful melodies for relaxed afternoons
- long-form listening with gradual resolution
- intricate bass lines for detail
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Mr. Bow-tie' was released in 1995, Ron Carter was already a seasoned veteran in the jazz world, having established himself as a leading bassist through collaborations with legends like Miles Davis and Herbie Hancock. This album marked his return to a more prominent solo role after years of working extensively as a sideman, showcasing his distinctive voice in post-bop jazz.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Charles Mingus· Jimmy Garrison· Dave Holland
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mr. Bow Tie 7:07
- 2 Well You Needn't 6:43
- 3 Fill in the Blanks 7:06
- 4 I Thought About You 7:32
- 5 Nearly 8:55
- 6 Cut and Paste 4:45
- 7 Stablemates 6:54
- 8 Wait for the Beep 3:52
- 9 M.S.R.P. 6:29
- 10 St. Thomas 5:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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