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My responsibility as a bassist and band leader is using every opportunity to create spectacular music. Recorded on 2200 albums … and counting.

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A friend stopped by the other day, and checked in to make certain I am sticking to my physical therapy. 📸: Quintell Williams Carter 🥰
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The hang. Always a pleasure to spend time with @harrybelafonte #HappyBirthday
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Today would have been the 74th birthday of #GilScottHeron . I had the pleasure of joining him on #PiecesofaMan (1971). Give it a listen here: #roncarterbassist #roncarter #roncartermusic #jazzlegends #jazzgreats #planetelegance
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Happy Thanksgiving … be safe and prosper to all around the globe. I am deeply thankful for the social media community that has personally connected with me during the last 14 months.
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To send me birthday wishes feel free to use the hashtag #happybirthdayroncarter
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Today would have been Thelonious Monk's 106th birthday. I only played with Mr. Monk once, filling in for his ailing bass player. He asked me to play more with him, but only once I finished my studies. We never played together again, but I will always cherish those memories.
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Who me? Do I look sharp enough? Heading out the door shortly with Mrs. Maestro, work out at 5:30 a.m. and physical therapy went well today, teaching was a pleasure, and voici … fresh as a spring daisy.
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Wayne Shorter… This is my favorite picture of us showing the joyous and fun side of him. A picture says a thousand words. #wayneshorter #roncarter #milesdavis #herbiehancock #artblakey #tonywilliams
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You can quote me … ;-)
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Today I wish @Wayne_Shorter my good friend and musical compatriot these many years, a very happy birthday. An outstanding saxophonist and an exceptional composer. Speak No Evil is the 6th album by Mr. Shorter, released in June 1966 @bluenoterecords oh, and it was fun to make.
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How to #flashback ;) … Happy Monday one and all.
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Just sayin’ 💕❤️💪🏾
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A taste …
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And once again @JazzMemes_ has done it again…Your first inspiration for the new year! Happy, Safe, Fun, Giving, Notable New Year to one and all.
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This wonderful capture popped up in my inbox with well wishes of healing … I AM following all doctors orders, my back is still healing well, and I DO plan to be back on the bandstand shortly…warmest, Maestro
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The Carter family is enjoying Tokyo on this tour.
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I'm honored to say I have much to be grateful for this Thanksgiving. Family & friends… My trio & quartet… All of you, my fans… Even the bass itself. Today, take a moment to say thank you to the ones you hold dear. Happy Thanksgiving to you all. Be safe and be kind. -Maestro
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Early morning birthday love for me … from someone I love dearly Vince Wilburn, Jr. aka @NefofMiles - it is official, I am 86. 💪🏾
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Today is #JacoPastorius ' birthday. Our conversations, although too few, were lots of fun. #planetelegance #roncarter #jazz
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In November of 1964 the album Empyrean Isles was released… Empyrean Isles is the fourth studio album by Herbie Hancock, on Blue Note Records. It features Tony Williams, Freddie Hubbard and yours truly.
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A notable #flashbackfriday today to September #1991 , when #ATribeCalledQuest released their hit album #TheLowEndTheory . This was the first hip-hop album I made an appearance on & I'm glad I did. Listen: Check out my discography:
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Wow!!! 😌😎… talk about Mutual Appreciation Monday! @BlueNoteNYC @CornelWest
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A beautiful gift by artist Garry Grant 🙏🏾👏🏾
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A picture is worth an infinite number of words! My dear friend and musical partner @Wayne_Shorter left the concert this year, and I miss him more than I can say! #planetelegance #roncarter #jazz
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For this Mutual Appreciation Monday, I have enjoyed taking a trip down memory lane. This picture from my high school yearbook was provided by my classmate, Jim Beasley. Clearly, I haven't aged a day. 😉 #planetelegance #roncarter #jazz #mutualappreciationmonday #MAM
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As I approach my 87th birthday, I have been reflecting on the importance of education. The Ron Carter Library is a collection of learning tools for any bassist, comprised of my developed practices & techniques. View the collection on 📸: Spencer C.Porter
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Happy Birthday Ms. Nina Simone… a notable force.
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Two jazz greats were born this day. Wes Montgomery and Flora Purim have both left lasting impacts on the jazz world. I have long been inspired by Mr. Montgomery, and I am honored to have recorded alongside Miss Purim #planetelegance #roncarter #jazz #florapurim #wesmontgomery
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Today would have been Thelonious Monk's 105th birthday. I only played with Mr. Monk once, filling in for his ailing bass player. He asked me to play more with him, but only once I finished my studies. We never played together after that, but I cherish those memories.
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A notable moment in history over 60 years in the making ;)…everyone can join in… Recommend a certain musician/bassist by the name of Ronald Levin Carter, :-), for the 2023 Kennedy Center Honors for Lifetime Artistic Achievement.
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A very happy birthday today to #EsperanzaSpalding . I love seeing more and more women in jazz in general, and certainly on the bass! She is a gifted musician and I hope she takes a well-deserved day off today. #planetelegance #roncarter #jazz
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Great news, ladies and gentlemen: now that my doctors have given me the go-ahead, I am happy to announce my first show of 2023. Please join my Foursight Quartet ( @ReneeRosnes , @jimmygreene , #PaytonCrossley and Yours Truly) for two nights at @BlueNoteNYC 01/23/23 and 01/24/23
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Getting ready for one of the most memorable concerts of my life. My 85th birthday concert at Carnegie Hall . Performances by my trio, quartet and nonet. What a night! 📷Sim One, LLC
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Happy birthday to my good friend, @PatMetheny . Today, I am taking a moment to appreciate this wonderful shot of the two of us at the @detroitjazzfest in 2019. I hope to be back there with Mr. Metheny in the future. #planetelegance #roncarter #jazz #patmetheny 📷: Dana Jay
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Happy birthday to Mr. Gil Scott-Heron, who would have turned 76 today. I only once had the pleasure of joining him in the studio: recording one of his most notable works "Pieces of a Man" (1971). Give it a listen here... #roncarter #jazz #gilscottheron
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Today would have been Oscar Peterson's 98th birthday. I can personally attest to the fact that every accolade you've heard about Oscar Peterson is absolutely true. May his legacy continue to live on... #planetelegance #roncarter #jazz #oscarpeterson
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Please help nominate Ron Carter for a 2023 Kennedy Center Honor for Lifetime Artistic Achievement! Go here: & scroll WAAAY down to the submission form. Only takes a minute. Say your name and why you think he's worthy #planetelegance #roncarter #jazz
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Happy New Year … come and start the year with the right notes… @bluenotenyc will we be on the 23rd and 24th … my Quartet (Renee Rosnes, Jimmy Greene, Payton Crossley, and yours truly.)
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I always appreciate a good walking bassline... Happy #sundayfunday , ladies and gents ;)
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I came across this pic of me in a train station while on tour somewhere with #MilesDavis . That's George Coleman there on the left! #planetelegance #roncarter #jazz
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VSOP … a #flashback to a great group creating great music.
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Today marks what would have been the 91st birthday of the great @NinaSimoneMusic . I was deeply honored to play at her last gig in Boston many years ago. Happy birthday, Miss Simone. #planetelegance #roncarter #jazz #womeninjazz #ninasimone
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Finding those notes. @Wayne_Shorter
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There is still time to watch my documentary "Finding the Right Notes." PBS has made the film free to view through November 21st in the US, and it will be available outside the US in the coming months. More information here: #findingtherigthnotes
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You know what I am saying here… Happy Birthday fellow searcher of THOSE notes. @BobWeir
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🙏🏾 And congratulations to everyone involved this year, winners and nominees. Jack DeJohnette Gonzalo Rubalcaba and yours truly… Winner of Best Jazz Instrumental Album "Skyline" – Ron Carter, Jack DeJohnette and Gonzalo Rubalcaba
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A nice #flashback with Mr. Miller
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A #flashback to exactly 60 years ago today: the 1963 release of #SevenStepstoHeaven . My first album with Miles! @herbiehancock #wayneshorter @milesdavis #tonywilliams #milesdavisquintet Give it a listen here: My discography:
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Herbie Hancock and Friends as we find THOSE notes for @Wayne_Shorter
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A very happy birthday today to #EsperanzaSpalding I love seeing more and more women in jazz in general, and certainly on the bass! She is a gifted musician and I hope she takes a well-deserved day off today. #planetelegance #roncarter #jazz
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Happy Heavenly Birthday, Jimmy Cobb. I cared for Jimmy dearly. Let's honor what would have been his 94th birthday by listening to this tune from Miles Davis'"Kind of Blue." Listen here: #planetelegance #roncarter #jazz #jimmycobb #milesdavis
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Focus … the performances page on my website … as I am sticking to my physical therapy to heal my back I can say I am just warming up folks. Join me as my trio, quartet, nonet, and notable collaborators leave tire tracks on the backs of the audiences. 😉
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With keyboard master #JeffChimenti at the #BobbyWeir and Wolf Bros concert. Can you tell we had a really great time? 📷Sim One, LLC #planetelegance #roncarter #jazz
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Happy birthday, Scott LaFaro. I only saw him play one set when he came to New York. A real genuine bass talent... He left the concert very young, in a car accident in 1961, and his memory lives on #planetelegance #roncarter #jazz #scottlafaro
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Here I am finding the right notes with @herbiehancock at the 1978 Berkeley Jazz Festival. Many thanks this Mutual Appreciation Monday to Ed Perlstein for this great photo. #planetelegance #roncarter #jazz #mutualappreciationmonday #MAM #herbiehancock #berkeleyjazzfestival
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Will you nominate Ron Carter for a Kennedy Center Honor for Lifetime Artistic Achievement? If so go to , scroll down to the form, state your name, if you are a musician, fan, etc. and why you think he deserves the honor. #planetelegance #roncarter #jazz
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Today, let's wish a very special 46th birthday to @NorahJones . She is a remarkably creative woman. I have never recorded with her but I sure would like to! #planetelegance #roncarter #jazz #norajones #womeninjazz
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Join me in wishing a very happy birthday to Carol Kaye. She's best known for her work in Motown, pop and rock, but she was born into a musical family and began her carreer at an early age playing with big bands and at bebop jazz clubs. #planetelegance #roncarter #jazz
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Wishing a happy 81st birthday to Sir Paul McCartney today. His dedication is an inspiration to us all, and he has left a great impact on our musical community as well as the world at large. Enjoy your day, Sir. #planetelegance #roncarter #jazz #paulmccartney
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Hope you'll come to the movies with me on October 21at 9PM ET! You can watch the full-length, feature film documentary on yours truly for free, for the first few weeks on or on the PBS app. #roncarterjazz #roncarteruniverse #findingtherightnotes #pbs
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Happy 122nd birthday Mr. Louis Armstrong. Many tears ago, I was scheduled to record. Sadly, he passed before it could happen. There simply is no jazz without Mr. Armstrong.... His music will live on forever. #planetelegance #roncarter #jazz #louisarmstrong
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Marcus Miller , lookin' sharp in this T shirt and making me proud! Saw him at @BlueNoteNYC - great show. Thanks to The Larios Music Firm for getting this shot. @MarcusMiller959
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Some of the greatest musicians of our time - including the one and only @jonimitchell met at the Hollywood Bowl in August to celebrate the life and music of my dear friend @Wayne_Shorter who left the concert this year. 📷 Olivia Eaton for Sim One, LLC
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This shot captured from video speaks volumes about the bond between @milesdavis & I. I've been using what I learned back then every day since. And building on it to this day. I have been truly blessed to know this man & to make music with him. #planetelegance #roncarter #Jazz
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Dizzy Gillespie was born on this day in 1917. His name is synonomous with jazz and those famous cheeks played some of the best music ever known. Here's a photo of me and Dizzy, having dinner waaaay back when, at the Mangione's house. #planetelegance #roncarter #jazz
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On August 23rd 2023, I will have the honor of joining my friend @herbiehancock in celebrating the life of #WayneShorter . The concert starts at 8pm PDT at the @HollywoodBowl . Visit for ticket links, and join us to honor Wayne's memory with music.
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Many years ago, I decided that I wanted to do Bach's suites for the solo cello on bass. For the next six months I practiced my brains out. To honor Bach's 339th birthday, let's take a moment to revisit those suites. Join me here: #roncarter #jazz #bach
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I always say a little music makes chores go by quicker ;) Happy #SundayFunday , all. #roncarterbassist #roncarter #planetelegance
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Hey JAZZ bassists! I've something just for YOU My Comprehensive Bass Method is unique among bass books Most teach classical techniques like arco & playing in an orchestra section I teach pizzicato, horizontal technique & finding the right notes Go here:
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In 2010 I was humbled and honored to receive the medallion and title of Commander of the Order of Arts and Letters given to those who have distinguished themselves in artistic or literary creation & for their contribution to the spread of arts & letters in France and the world.
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I came across this photo today, with my great friend who was also a great humanitarian and musician, #harrybellafonte . We're standing in front of the NYC library that bears his name. He recently "left the concert" But his music and his influence live on!
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Happy birthday, Mr. Dizzy Gillespie. His name is synonymous with jazz, and those famous cheeks played some of the best music ever known. Here's a photo of me and Dizzy, having dinner waaaay back when at the Mangione's house. #planetelegance #jazz #dizzygillespie
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Happy Birthday to the notable @DrSteveGadd … 🥂 to many more. Sincerely, Ron (Carter) 📸: unknown … please let me know if you are the photographer
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Today is the birthday of brilliant guitarist Jim Hall, my longtime musical partner and very, very dear friend. I miss him every single day. Here is something from one of the many duo albums we recorded on.
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Today is #JacoPastorius ' birthday. Our conversations, although too few, were lots of fun. #planetelegance #roncarter #jazz
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Good morning world… Enjoy our dialog on @marcmaron ‘s @WTFpod … we cover a wide range of topics, including details about the @pbs documentary directed by Peter Schnall Finding the Right Notes.
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Happy birthday, @Roberta_Flack . We met for the first time during this recording, and ended up with a lifelong friendship and mutual admiration: #planetelegance #roncarter #jazz #womeninjazz #robertaflack
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Today I wish Wayne Shorter, my good friend and musical compatriot a very, very happy birthday. He is sorely missed... Here is a lesser-known alternate take from an album of his on which I am proud to have played: #planetelegance #roncarter #wayneshorter
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This #throwbackthursday is in honor of my dear friend Wayne Shorter. In March of 1965, I joined him in recording his album #TheSoothsayer . He was a great musician, and left the concert far too soon. Give it a listen here: #jazzlegends #wayneshorter
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Happily did I find those notes with these talented gents… @BlueNoteTokyo with @PatMetheny and #joedyson … until the next time … a deep thank you to all those in the audience this week. Sincerely, Ron Carter
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September 23 must be a great day for musical genius. Happy birthday to @JohnColtrane , Ray Charles, and @LesMcCann . I never did play with Mr. Coltrane or Mr. Charles, but I enjoyed the opportunity to play with Les McCann. #planetelegance #raycharles #johncoltrane #lesmccann
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Let's wish a happy birthday to my fellow bassist, Don Was. He is a talented musician and also the president of @bluenoterecords . Happy birthday, Don. #planetelegance #roncarter #jazz #donwas #bluenoterecords
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It is happening … going live on Tik Tok with a #flashback to when I announced going live on @YouTube ;-D
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Another #flashback to March 1977, when I joined the great #CharlesMingus in recording "Three or Four Shades of Blues." This is our only recording together... I would have loved to do more, yet our schedules never aligned again. Give it a listen here:
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Today marks what would've been the 93rd birthday of the "prince of cool" Chet Baker... I had a memorable performance with him at Carnegie Hall back in the day. Listen here: #roncarterbassist #jazzbirthdays #chetbaker #myfunnyvalentine #carnegiehall
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I like the way this man thinks!!! Happy #SundayFunday everyone... #planetelegance #roncarter #jazz
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Today I’m wishing a very happy birthday to Mr. #RoyHaynes , a prolific and influential jazz drummer we can all appreciate. Celebrate his birthday and listen to us play together on Eric Dolphy's "Out There" on my YouTube channel here:
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A #flashbackfriday to Jan #1968 when #MilesDavisQuintet album #Nefertiti was released, ft. @herbiehancock @milesdavis #WayneShorter , #TonyWilliams , & me. We probably didn’t do more than two takes. Listen:
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My very great friend and musical partner @FreddieHubbard was born today in 1938. I miss the man, I miss making music with him. Let's honor him today by listening to one of the many, many great performances he gave to the world. #planetelegance #roncarter
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