Ron Carter – Peg Leg Vinyl LP

• Artist: Ron Carter
  
• Album: Peg Leg
  
• Year: 1978
  
• Media: Vinyl
  
• Preloved
  
• Media Condition: Near Mint
  
• Sleeve Condition: Near Mint

Discover the masterful craftsmanship of jazz royalty with Ron Carter’s "Peg Leg." Released in 1978, this album finds the world’s most recorded bassist leading a unique and ambitious session that blends hard bop precision with lush, orchestral textures. Recorded at the legendary Fantasy Studios, this record is a standout in Carter’s extensive discography, showcasing his virtuosity on the piccolo bass alongside a stellar ensemble.

The album’s unique character comes from its distinctive instrumentation—a "woodwind choir" featuring flutes, oboe, and clarinets, which provides a sophisticated backdrop to Carter's nimble bass lines. Accompanied by jazz giants Kenny Barron on piano, Buster Williams on bass, and Ben Riley on drums, the quartet delivers a performance that is both rhythmically tight and melodically expansive. The title track, "Peg Leg," and the beautifully arranged "Patchwork" highlight Carter's ability to fuse classical elegance with deep, swinging grooves.