Little Waltz is a jazz composition by Ron Carter, originally recorded in 1969 for the album Uptown Conversation. It’s a melodic 3/4 waltz that showcases Carter’s warm bass and features a lyrical, exploratory approach in early versions with players like Herbie Hancock on piano and Hubert Laws on flute. The tune has been performed by ensembles such as The New York Jazz Quartet in Concert in Japan and by the VSOP Quintet, and it continues to appear on later releases and compilations, underscoring its enduring place in jazz.
