So What? (Ron Carter album)

So What? is an album by bassist Ron Carter recorded in 1998 and originally released on the Japanese Somethin' Else label with a US release on Blue Note Records.

So What?
Studio album by Ron Carter Trio
Released	February 25, 1998
Recorded	January 4, 1998
Studio	Avatar, New York City
Genre	Jazz
Length	47:17
Label	Somethin' Else TOCJ-5594
Producer	Ron Carter
Ron Carter chronology
The Bass and I (1997) So What? (1998) Orfeu (1999)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic

The AllMusic review by Michael G. Nastos observed "Truly a team effort, this consistently well-played set should remind us all how brilliant these players are, especially with the cool Count Basie concept of "less is more" in mind".

Track listing

All compositions by Ron Carter except where noted

1. "So What" (Miles Davis) – 6:47
2. "You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To" (Cole Porter) – 4:35
3. "It's About Time" – 5:14
4. "My Foolish Heart" (Victor Young, Ned Washington) – 8:15
5. "Hi-Fly" (Randy Weston) – 6:02
6. "3 More Days" – 7:35
7. "Eddie's Theme" – 3:54
8. "The Third Plane" – 4:55

Personnel

• Ron Carter - bass
• Kenny Barron – piano
• Lewis Nash – drums