On May 21, 1997, “Somethin’ Else” label released “The Bass and I”, the 42^nd Ron Carter album. It was recorded in January 1997, at “Van Gelder Studio” in Englwood Cliffs, NJ, and was produced by Ron Carter.

Personnel:

• Ron Carter- bass
• Stephen Scott– piano
• Lewis Nash– drums
• Steve Kroon – percussion

 Track listing:

All tracks by Ron Carter except where noted

1. You and the Night and the Music – Arthur Schwartz, Howard Dietz
2. Someday My Prince Will Come – Frank Churchill, Larry Morey
3. Blues for D.P.
4. The Shadow of Your Smile – Johnny Mandel, Paul Francis Webster
5. Bow-Tie
6. Double Bass
7. I Remember Clifford – Benny Golson