Pick 'Em is an album by bassist Ron Carter which was recorded at Van Gelder Studio in 1978 and released on the Milestone label in 1980.Milestone Label discography accessed November 2, 2017Jazzlists: Milestone Records 9000 series discography, accessed November 2, 2017Ron Carter catalog, accessed November 2, 2017
Reception
The AllMusic review by Alex Henderson called it "an enjoyable disc that will appeal to those who have a taste for lavish orchestral jazz".
Track listing All compositions by Ron Carter except where noted "All Blues" (Miles Davis) – 8:42 "Opus 2" – 5:32 "B and A" – 3:54 "Pick 'Em" – 6:01 "Tranquil" – 5:22 "Eight" – 6:45
Personnel Ron Carter – piccolo bass, bass, arranger Kenny Barron - piano Buster Williams – bass Ben Riley - drums John Abramowitz, Richard Locker, Charles McCracken, Kermit Moore – cello Hugh McCracken – guitar, harmonica (track 4) Ralph MacDonald – percussion (tracks 4 & 5)
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