Few bassists were as ubiquitous as Ron Carter, from the experimental post/free bop of trumpeter Miles Davis s 1960s quintet to straight-ahead swing with guitarist Kenny Burrell and the greater extremes of saxophonist Archie Shepp. --All About JazzThere really is no doubt that Ron Carter is the preeminent jazz bassist of the last several decades. --Jazz ChicagoA refreshing not stuffy jazz-history survey ... typically impeccable time, tone that s woody and resonant, and adroit note choices. --Jazztimes