Ron Carter (born May 4, 1937, Ferndale, Michigan) is an American jazz bassist. His unique sound and great swing have made him a sought after studio man — his appearances on over 2,500 albums make him one of the most-recorded bassists in jazz history. He has recorded with artists ranging from Miles Davis and Wynton Marsalis to A Tribe Called Quest.
Simon's latest solo acoustic album (un)plugged was released in April 2012, and is available from available from Bandcamp. The Knowledge of Things To Come, his debut album Mandala and the Rejectamenta EP are also available from simonlittlebass.com. His solo projects focus on creating layered textures as a basis for improvisation through the use of effects and live-looping technology.
Born in London, Simon is a UK session bassist best known for his work with The Divine Comedy, Clare Teal, Maggie Reilly, Duke Special and The Duckworth Lewis Method.