Happy 86th birthday, @HubertLaws... While I cannot possibly pick a "favorite" tune from the body of work we have created together, here is a lovely tune we recorded for his album "Wild Flower": youtu.be/BEvbX_eX5MY

#planetelegance #roncarter #jazz #hubertlaws

All That’s Jazz: A jazz podcast on which Yours Truly recently enjoyed sitting down with host Allen Scott for an enjoyable interview.

Find the full interview here: allthatsjazz.net/podcast-1/epis…

For the true jazz lover in your life this holiday season, I present the Jazz Legacy Gift Set:
1 autographed vinyl of the Finding the Right Notes film soundtrack
1 autographed hardcover copy of my Smithsonian Interview book
1 Planet Elegance holiday mug

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On November 21st, 2026, Yours Truly shall be travelling to warmer climates for the Hollywood Real Jazz Festival, located in the Hollywood Arts Park in Florida.

Stay tuned for more, ladies and gents… and learn more about the FREE festival fun via RonCarterJazz.com

Downbeat Magazine: I am pleased to be the featured artist on the cover of @DownBeatMag December 2026 issue & winner of their 91st Annual Reader’s Poll alongside @herbiehancock

My #MutualAppreciationMonday thanks to Downbeat (and its readership). downbeat.com/magazine

When one is spending time with one's family for the holiday season, one must have things to do together... Enter my brand new #PlanetElegance playing cards, printed w/ a striking photograph of Yours Truly by Manuel Nebot Rochera.

Find yours on RonCarterJazz.com

More than one feature worth a read in the December 2026 issue of @DownBeatMag ... @EmmetCohen

📸: Spencer Cole Porter

A heartfelt happy birthday to Mr. Russel Malone, my Golden Striker Trio guitarist and dear friend... He left the concert far too soon, and I miss him every day.

Here's a wonderful photo of the two of us from 2023, taken by Mr. Adam Cantor.

Happy Birthday, Russell.

Today, I will be joined by @MrStanleyClarke at 1:00 PM Eastern Time for a Zoom Q&A with my newsletter subscribers. Bring your best questions, ladies and gents...

We'll be at @SFJAZZ from November 12th-15th. Tickets: RonCarterJazz.com

📸: Matt Lorentzen and Pete Coco

Happy #SundayFunday ;)

The holidays are an opportunity to spend time with one's family, whatever your family may look like… The Family Time Pack contains:
1 signed CD of my PBS documentary film, Finding the Right Notes
1 deck of my brand new Planet Elegance playing cards.

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Mr. Stanley Clarke and I are Looking forward to hearing your interesting questions during my subscriber Zoom tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. EST.

Sign up before this evening via my website RonCarterJazz.com .

📸: Pete Coco (R) Matt Lorentzen (L)

BIRDLAND JAZZ CLUB with EMMET COHEN! Ladies and gentlemen, I invite you to join me at @birdlandjazz Club from December 8th-12th, 2026, where I shall be on the bandstand with a most noteworthy pianist: Mr. @EmmetCohen.

Find tickets via RonCarterJazz.com

📸: Sunny Ou

This week marks the birthday of three tremendous women... On the 7th, @jonimitchell, and on the 8th, Bertha Hope-Booker and @TheBonnieRaitt.

Thank you all for your wonderful contributions to our musical community.

#planetelegance #roncarter #jazz #womeninjazz

TODAY, November 6th, is the last day to sign up for access to my Live Zoom Q&A this Sunday, November 8th, with special guest @MrStanleyClarke.

Joining in on the fun is as simple as signing up for my newsletter, which you can do via RonCarterJazz.com

📸: : Peter Schall

Much of my Ron Carter Library is designed to help players develop a dynamic approach. You can explore my books, along with links to my masterclasses on Open Studio and tonebase, at RonCarterJazz.com.

Photo by Pete Coco

A simple and easy way to show your #PlanetElegance pride… My Ron Carter ball cap!

They say black goes with anything, so any jazz fan will have no trouble fitting their Planet Elegance cap into their wardrobe ;)

Find it (and many other gifts) via RonCarterJazz.com

A notable read.

broadwayworld.com/denver/article…

On November 12th-15th 2026, @SFJAZZ is the place to be. Why so, you ask? Because I shall be sharing the bandstand there with @MrStanleyClarke! There will also be a livestream on the night of the 13th for you to enjoy far and wide.

Find tickets via RonCarterJazz.com

My fellow denizens of #PlanetElegance, show your style this holiday season with this crisp and refined Planet Elegance T-shirt. Put it on and do some Ron Carter walking without having to practice ;)

Find it via RonCarterJazz.com