Ron Carter Quotations

A good bassist determines the direction of any band.

I felt a responsibility to present a viable alternative to the popular electric sound.

We never dreamed they would need our church for an emergency so far away, but we are glad we can help. If you look at the images on TV, I think everybody is moved to compassion.

We've got 1,000 homes that are going to be built near the Square. They're going to want quality entertainment and be able to walk to it.

Education has always served to increase my awareness. Teaching helps me better understand what it is that I do.

Hopefully we'll have enough to last through the night but we might run out.

The kids did a great job; I'm real happy.

I am from the planet of elegance.

Creativity is not simply a property of exceptional people but an exceptional property of all people.