Super Strings is an album by bassist Ron Carter which was recorded in 1981 and released on the Milestone label.[1][2][3]

Super Strings
Studio album by
Released1981
RecordedApril 14–15, 1981
StudioAura Recording Studios, New York City
GenreJazz
Length41:57
LabelMilestone
M-9100
ProducerRetrac Productions
Ron Carter chronology
Empire Jazz
(1980)
Super Strings
(1981)
Heart & Soul
(1981)

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
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AllMusic     [4]

The AllMusic review by Alex Henderson called it an "enjoyable (if less than essential) LP", stating: "Jazz-with-strings projects are often examples of mood music or easy listening; this LP, however, is more diverse than that."[4] On All About Jazz, Derek Taylor said: "Hiring on an entire string orchestra Carter takes a stab at placing his virtuosity in front of a lushly orchestrated backdrop and ends up with bromidic mood music ... Carter's career ranks among the most prolific in jazz, and as such the overproduction and narcissism that spoil this a date make it one best left a forgotten entry."[5]

Track listing

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All compositions by Ron Carter except where noted.

  1. "Bom Dia" – 6:43
  2. "Don't Misunderstand" (Gordon Parks) – 6:15
  3. "Super Strings" – 7:30
  4. "Bitin'" – 5:25
  5. "No Flowers, Please" – 5:15
  6. "Uptown Conversation" – 10:49

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Milestone Label discography accessed November 13, 2017.
  2. ^ Jazzlists: Milestone Records 9000 series discography, accessed November 2, 2017.
  3. ^ Ron Carter catalog, accessed November 13, 2017.
  4. ^ a b Hendrson, Alex. Ron Carter: Super Strings – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
  5. ^ Taylor, D. All About Jazz Review, August 1, 2001.