| Super Strings | ||||
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| 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 | |||
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Super Strings is an album by bassist Ron Carter which was recorded in 1981 and released on the Milestone label. [1] [2] [3]
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| 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]
All compositions by Ron Carter except where noted.
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