| When Skies Are Grey... | ||||
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| Released | February 13, 2001 | |||
| Recorded | May 1, 2000 | |||
| Studio | Clinton Recording Studios, NYC | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 48:25 | |||
| Label | Somethin' Else TOCJ-68049 | |||
| Producer | Ron Carter | |||
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Stardust is an album by bassist Ron Carter recorded in 2000 and originally released on the Japanese Somethin' Else label with a US release on Blue Note Records. [1]
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [3] |
The AllMusic review by David R. Adler said "This beautiful, Latin-themed album by bass superpower Ron Carter almost can stand in as a Stephen Scott showcase, for the young pianist's verve and finesse are in evidence from start to finish. Carter reserves plenty of solo room (and a number of melody statements) for himself, however ... When Skies Are Grey contains nothing ambitious or wildly innovative -- just great, accessible music. Fans of Stephen Scott in particular can't miss with this one". [2] On PopMatters, Simon Warner stated "Ultimately When Skies Are Grey, made in the shadow of Carter's wife's death, is a serious accomplishment". [4] On All About Jazz, Michael Fortuna wrote "When Skies Are Grey is an impressive, unique mixture of two electrifying genres from one of jazz's most prolific bassists". [5]
All compositions by Ron Carter except where noted
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