RONNY SMITH is a US jazz guitarist who’s CV contains work with artists as various as The Marvellettes, Melba Moore and jazz drummer Bobby Durham. As a soloist Ron has numerous albums underneath his belt however proper now he is excited to be releasing his debut assortment for Skytown Data – ‘Elevate The Roof’.
And that busy, bustling title monitor provides the flavour of what Mr S is all about and the place he is coming from. He is a traditional jazz guitar man – within the thrall of individuals like Wes Montgomery, Joe Cross, and George Benson. That is to say his enjoying is all the time tight and melodic; intricate and deft, however all the time accessible and easy-on-the-ear.
Of that garlanded guitar trio, it is maybe Benson that Smith’s fashion is closest to. Hear the Benson-esque thrives on tracks like ‘Brighter Day’, ‘Me Time’ and ‘On it’ whereas for completely different vibes attempt the large ‘Brazilian Dancer’ (the set’s apparent Latin reduce), the loping and lazy ‘Cool Breeze’ or the slower groove that ‘Say Once more’. Ronny does not simply do easy although; you need funk? Then attempt the robust and bassy opener ‘Breaded Funk Properly Finished’ or the sparse cowl of Invoice Withers’ ‘Use Me’ That one is one in every of two covers on the album. The opposite is a trustworthy instrumental tackle Leon Russell’s wistful ‘Famous person’ – a stately closing monitor.
‘Elevate The Roof’ is a consummate easy jazz guitar album. Ronny’s individuals inform us that it would nicely have been referred to as ‘The Ronny Smith Present’ – our man performs guitar, keys and bass all through he additionally organized, produced and programmed all the things. Intelligent outdated Ron! Out now!