Primary Instrument: Guitar
In his teens Ronald heard Wes Montgomery playing “Canadian Sunset” on the radio, He was determined to follow in the footsteps of his idol. Subsequent influences on the guitar include Kenny Burrell, Grant Green, George Benson, Phil Upchurch and Roland Faulkner. Ronald has toured with the Staple Singers. 'Along the way he has had the opportunity to associate with such musicians as Willie Bobo, Les McCann, Dizzy Gillespie and Eddie Harris. Soon afterward he began touring with Eddie Harris, he was counted among such musicians as Rufus Reid, Bob Crowder and Billy James. After touring extensively with Eddie he went to work with Ronnie Laws. Ronald's friend Marvin Horne convinced him to move to New York City where he met Kevin Eubanks, sometimes subbing for Kevin with the Roy Haynes Band. Since that time Ronald has gone on tour with Maceo Parker and performed with his own band at the Newport Jazz Festival in Sartoga, New York
Last Updated: March 9, 2004
