Ron Carter — Setlists, Tour Dates & Concert History

The last 14 Ron Carter setlists, newest first — every song in the order it was played, most recently at Mezzrow, New York, United States.

Ron Carter live: key facts

Gigvault documents 25 Ron Carter concerts from 2010 to 2026 in 9 cities across 3 countries.

Ron Carter — artist information

The legend that is Ron Carter’s bass speaks in a language all its own — a deep, resonant rumble that underpins the very soul of jazz. Each note is a deliberate sculpture, etched with decades of wisdom and a rhythmic gravitas that pulls you into its orbit. Live, his instrument isn’t just playing; it’s conversing, a wise old friend sharing secrets with the saxophone, dancing with the drums, and leaving the audience utterly mesmerized by the sheer, unadulterated power of his groove. It’s an evening steeped in pure, unfettered musical mastery – a clinic in how to breathe life into four strings.

Genres: jazz, bass, hard bop, jazz bass.

Ron Carter setlist — Mezzrow, New York, United States (2025-12-09)

5 songs, in the order played:

  1. I'm Confessin' (That I Love You)
  2. The Shadow of Your Smile
  3. These Foolish Things (Remind Me of You)
  4. Stompin' at the Savoy
  5. My Funny Valentine

Source: setlist.fm

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Earlier Ron Carter setlists

Ron Carter setlist — Miner Auditorium, San Francisco, United States (2025-09-20)

11 songs, in the order played:

  1. 595
  2. Mr. Bow-Tie
  3. Little Waltz
  4. Seven Steps to Heaven
  5. Mr. Bow-Tie (Reprise)
  6. Caminando
  7. My Funny Valentine
  8. Cut and Paste
  9. You Are My Sunshine
  10. Saguaro
  11. You and the Night and the Music

Source: setlist.fm

Ron Carter setlist — Keystone Korner Baltimore, Baltimore, United States (2025-07-03)

5 songs, in the order played:

  1. 595
  2. Blue in Green
  3. My Funny Valentine
  4. Seven Steps to Heaven
  5. You & the Night & the Music

Source: setlist.fm

Ron Carter setlist — Catalina Bar & Grill, Los Angeles, United States (2025-03-20)

8 songs, in the order played:

  1. 595
  2. Mr. Bow-Tie
  3. Flamenco Sketches
  4. Mr. Bow-Tie (Reprise)
  5. Seguaro
  6. My Funny Valentine
  7. You Are My Sunshine
  8. You and the Night and the Music

Source: setlist.fm

Ron Carter setlist — Birdland, New York, United States (2024-10-09)

1 song, in the order played:

  1. Renee

Source: setlist.fm

Ron Carter setlist — Foellinger Auditorium, Urbana, United States (2023-09-09)

6 songs, in the order played:

  1. Eddie's Theme
  2. Billie's Bounce
  3. Wave
  4. You Are My Sunshine
  5. My Funny Valentine
  6. Soft Winds

Source: setlist.fm

Ron Carter setlist — Teatro Gran Rex, Buenos Aires, Argentina (2013-10-04)

3 songs, in the order played:

  1. Parade
  2. Candlelight
  3. My Funny Valentine

Source: setlist.fm

Ron Carter setlist — Auditorium Theatre, Harrisburg, United States (2012-11-07)

1 song, in the order played:

  1. My Funny Valentine

Source: setlist.fm

Ron Carter setlist — Área Externa do Auditório Ibirapuera, São Paulo, Brazil (2012-07-31)

7 songs, in the order played:

  1. Mr. Bow-Tie
  2. Joshua
  3. Caminando
  4. Black Orpheus
  5. You Are My Sunshine
  6. My Funny Valentine
  7. You & the Night & the Music

Source: setlist.fm

Ron Carter setlist — Berklee Performance Center, Boston, United States (2010-10-14)

1 song, in the order played:

  1. Oscalypso

Source: setlist.fm

84 Ron Carter setlists are known in total; the most recent 14 are shown here.

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Songs Ron Carter plays most often live

Across the last 14 Ron Carter concerts with a recorded setlist.

SongPlayed atShare
My Funny Valentine9 of 1464%
You Are My Sunshine4 of 1429%
5953 of 1421%
Mr. Bow-Tie3 of 1421%
Soft Winds3 of 1421%
Caminando2 of 1414%
Candlelight2 of 1414%
Cut and Paste2 of 1414%
Eddie's Theme2 of 1414%
Eight2 of 1414%

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Frequently asked questions

Where has Ron Carter played?

Ron Carter shows on Gigvault are documented in 9 cities, including New York, Baltimore, Boston, Buenos Aires and Harrisburg. Venues include Birdland Jazz Club in New York, Birdland in New York, Área Externa do Auditório Ibirapuera in São Paulo and Auditorium Theatre in Harrisburg.

When did Ron Carter last play?

The most recent Ron Carter show on record is 2026-10-24 at Birdland Jazz Club, New York, United States.

How many Ron Carter concerts are on Gigvault?

25 Ron Carter concerts are documented, from 2010 to 2026 across 9 cities.

When is Ron Carter playing live next?

The next announced Ron Carter date is 2026-10-24 at Birdland, New York. 2 dates are announced in total, all listed on this page.

Where can I find Ron Carter setlists?

14 setlists by Ron Carter are on this page with the full song list in the order played — open any show to see the songs, the date and the venue.

How many songs does Ron Carter play live?

Ron Carter typically plays 6 songs — most concerts land between 3 and 7 across the last 14 shows with a recorded setlist.

What song does Ron Carter open with?

Ron Carter varies the opener — 11 different opening songs across the last 14 concerts, most often "595" (3 times).

What song does Ron Carter close with?

Ron Carter varies the closing song — 8 different closers across the last 14 concerts, most often "My Funny Valentine" (3 times).

Which songs does Ron Carter always play?

No song appeared at every one of the last 14 Ron Carter concerts. The closest is "My Funny Valentine" at 9 of 14.

What rare songs has Ron Carter played recently?

22 songs appeared only once across the last 14 concerts, among them Billie's Bounce, Black Orpheus, Blue in Green, Buhaina Buhaina, Caravan, Con Alma, Flamenco Sketches, For Toddlers Only.

Does Ron Carter play the same setlist every night?

No — Ron Carter changes the setlist a lot. Two consecutive concerts share only about 1 of roughly 5 songs.

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