Super Strings

This article is about the album by Ron Carter. For the theoretical model, see Superstring theory. For the converse relation of "substring", see Superstring (formal languages). For the bundle of firecrackers, see Superstring (fireworks).

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 Ron Carter
Released	1981
Recorded	April 14–15, 1981
Studio	Aura Recording Studios, New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	41:57
Label	Milestone M-9100
Producer	Retrac Productions
Ron Carter chronology
Empire Jazz (1980) Super Strings (1981) Heart & Soul (1981)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
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

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

• Ron Carter – piccolo bass, bass, arranger
• Kenny Barron – piano
• John Tropea – guitar
• Jack DeJohnette – drums
• Ralph MacDonald – percussion
• Sanford Allen – concertmaster, violin
• Lamar Alsop, Sandra Billingslea, Harry Cykman, Glenn Dicterow, Kenneth Gordon, Stanley Hunte, Alfio Micci, Marion Pinheiro, John Pintavalle, Richard Young – violin
• Jesse Levine, Maxine Roach, Harry Zaratzian – viola
• Charles McCracken, Kermit Moore, Eugene Moye Jr. – cello
• Leon Maleson – contrabass
• Wade Marcus – string arranger

References

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. Hendrson, Alex. Ron Carter: Super Strings – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
5. Taylor, D. All About Jazz Review, August 1, 2001.