Ron Carter Addresses Berklee Grads

[Lois Gilbert]

Renowned jazz bassist Ron Carter shared his formula for a successful career in music with graduates of the Berklee College of Music on Saturday.

Carter, addressing 700 graduates at Berklee's commencement, ticked off a list of words that have guided him through 50 years in music and appearances on more than 2,500 albums. The first letters of each word, including responsibility, resilience and compassion, spelled out his name.

"If you're able to act on these words throughout your career, then when your final chorus is played, I suspect you'll be able to feel that you played well, that you did a good job, not only on the bandstand, but also in life," he said.

Berklee awarded honorary degrees to Carter, Grammy-winning R&B vocalist Anita Baker and Berklee graduate Kevin Eubanks, music director for NBC's "Tonight Show."

[groover]

Ron Carter is a great role model, both as a musician and as a human being. He deserves those degrees!

[Freetoojazz]

...when he play cello. I like to remember him when i heard Ron on the album of Mal Waldron 's The Quest (Original Jazz Classics).

[hornplayer]

Originally Posted by Freetoojazz

...when he play cello. I like to remember him ....

Freeto, Ron Carter is very much alive. You don't have to "remember" him. You can go hear him in a club, or purchase a current cd.

Your comment makes it sound as if he has passed away! Don't rush him!!!

[Freetoojazz]

Originally Posted by hornplayer

Freeto, Ron Carter is very much alive. You don't have to "remember" him. You can go hear him in a club, or purchase a current cd.

Your comment makes it sound as if he has passed away! Don't rush him!!!

I'm so sorry! You're right!