Uptown Conversation
by Ron Carter
- Type: Album
- Released: 1970
- Label: Embryo
- Country: United States
- Length: 48:24
- Community rating: 3.41/5 from 3 ratings
Album Notes & Community Reviews
Stepping out from his legendary role in the Miles Davis Quintet, the master bassist delivered his first truly definitive solo statement. Supported by heavyweights like Herbie Hancock and Hubert Laws, the session brilliantly bridges advanced acoustic post-bop with deep, soulful groove elements. It established his reputation not just as an elite sideman, but as a formidable bandleader and composer.
Genres
Descriptors: Fusion, instrumental
Tracklist
- Uptown Conversation (6:06)
- Ten Strings (5:35)
- Half a Row (10:14)
- R.J. (2:46)
- Little Waltz (8:29)
- Einbahnstrasse (8:04)
- Doom (7:07)
Credits
- Ron Carter - primary artist, bass [fender], composed by [all selections], double bass [bass]
- Billy Cobham - drums
- Grady Tate - drums
- Herbie Hancock - electric piano
- Hubert Laws - flute
- Sam Brown - guitar