Living Jazz Legend Ron Carter Brings His Quartet to Flushing Town Hall on Friday

There’s no argument, Ron Carter (above) is the most prolific and influential bass player in the jazz world. He has contributed to more than 2,000 albums, including collaborations with one-time St. Albans resident Lena Horne, Thelonius Monk and B.B. King. The Michigan native has also toured the world many times, including gigs with Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock and one-time Corona resident Julian Edwin “Cannonball” Adderley. Add the film scores, such as projects with the Public Broadcasting System, and awards, such as two Grammys, and the lectures, clinics, classes and ensembles and this distinguished professor emeritus at City College of New York has had a very full life. On Friday, the Ron Carter Quartet will perform at Flushing Town Hall, a city landmark which just finished a $1.2 million renovation and now features traditional wood flooring, a new HVAC system and even new seating with a special tweeting section. 

Details: Ron Carter Quartet, Flushing Town Hall (below), 137-35 Northern Boulevard, Flushing, March 28th, 8 pm, $40/$20 for students.

Top photo: Ron Carter; bottom photo: Flushing Town Hall