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Ron Carter: Finding the Right Notes

7.020221h 51mNRMovieDocumentary

The life and career of jazz musician Ron Carter, the most recorded bassist in history, featuring original concert footage and insights from jazz icons.

DirectorPeter Schnall
ProducersLucas Groth·Peter Schnall

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Cast · Directed by Peter Schnall

RCRon Carter
Ron Carter
Self
JBJon Batiste
Jon Batiste
Self
GBGeorge Benson
George Benson
Self
HHHerbie Hancock
Herbie Hancock
Self
SCStanley Clarke
Stanley Clarke
Self
SRSonny Rollins
Sonny Rollins
Self
BW
Buster Williams
Self
DO
Dan Ouellette
Self
BD
Brandi Disterheft
Self
CM
Christian McBride
Self
PC
Payton Crossley
Self
VWVictor Wooten
Victor Wooten
Self

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Ron Carter: Finding the Right Notes is streaming on PBS Documentaries, PBS Living and WETA+ in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, Ron Carter: Finding the Right Notes is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on PBS Documentaries and PBS Living.

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Ron Carter: Finding the Right Notes is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.