Spanish Blue

by Ron Carter

Spanish Blue cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: February 1975
  • Label: CTI
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 34:16
  • Community rating: 3.7/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Master bassist Ron Carter incorporates distinct Latin elements into his usual post-bop framework on 'Spanish Blue'. Released on CTI Records, the album beautifully highlights the intersection of intricate flamenco-inspired guitar work and polished jazz fusion rhythms.

Genres

Descriptors: Fusion, instrumental, bassy, fusion, improvisation, piano

Tracklist

  1. El Noche Sol (5:57)
  2. So What (11:26)
  3. Sabado Sombrero (6:16)
  4. Arkansas (10:35)

Credits

  • Ron Carter - primary artist, bass, written-by
  • Billy Cobham - drums
  • Hubert Laws - flute
  • Jay Berliner - guitar
  • Ralph MacDonald - percussion
  • Roland Hanna - piano, electric piano
  • Miles Davis - written-by
  • Leon Pendarvis - electric piano

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