Ron Carter's Great Big Band
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Venue: Birdland Jazz Club, 315 West 44th Street
Price: $0-0
Category: Jazz
Ron Carter is among the most original, prolific and influential bassists in jazz with more than 2,000 albums to his credit. Beginning his career in the 1960s with Jaki Byard and Eric Dolphy, Cannonball Adderley, and a five year stint with the Miles Davis' Quintet, Ron also performed and recorded with notables including Bill Evans, B.B. King, and Dexter Gordon. Ron Carter's various ensembles, big band to trio, feature a who's who of the finest players on the NYC scene with, , "rdquo" -> an absolute commitment to musical sublimity [that] exudes refined elegance and sonic power." (amazon.com) Photo Credit: Peter Schnall
About This Event
Live music lovers, this one is for you. Ron Carter's Great Big Band takes the stage at Birdland Jazz Club on Thursday, October 22. Whether you are a longtime fan or discovering them for the first time, this is the kind of live music moment that makes NYC the music capital of the world. Tickets start at $0-0, and tickets are available via Ticketmaster. Ron Carter is among the most original, prolific and influential bassists in jazz with more than 2,000 albums to his credit. Beginning his career in the 1960s with Jaki Byard and Eric Dolphy, Cannonball Adderley, and a five year stint with the Miles Davis' Quintet, Ron also performed and recorded with notables including Bill Evans, B.B. King, and Dexter Gordon. Ron Carter's various ensembles, big band to trio, feature a who's who of the finest players on the NYC scene with, , "rdquo" -> an absolute commitment to musical sublimity [that] exudes refined elegance and sonic power." (amazon.com) Photo Credit: Peter Schnall. Planning to make a night of it? Hotels near Birdland Jazz Club fill up fast — especially on weekends. Book early to get the best rates within walking distance of the venue.