Artist

Ronnie Mathews

Genre: Jazz ,Hard Bop ,Jazz Instrument ,Piano Jazz ,Bop ,Trad Jazz
Origin: U.S.A
Active: 1958 - 2008
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A pianist of considerable skill in the modern mainstream tradition, Ronnie Mathews has proven invaluable across a vast array of recording sessions. His collaborations include work alongside Kenny Dorham and Roy Haynes, though his tenure with Max Roach from 1963 to 1968 stands out as particularly significant, in addition to stints with Freddie Hubbard and Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers during 1968-1969 as well as briefly in 1975. Further musical partnerships encompass ensembles led by Clark Terry, Louis Hayes, Dexter Gordon in 1976, and Johnny Griffin. As a leader, Ronnie Mathews has documented his work on albums released by Prestige in 1963, East Wind, Bee Hive between 1978 and 1979, Red, DIW, and Sackville.