Ronnie Mathews
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Biography
Ronald Mathews (December 2, 1935 in New York City â June 28, 2008 in Brooklyn) was an American jazz pianist who worked with Max Roach from 1963 to 1968 and Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers. He acted as lead in recording from 1963 and 1978â79. His most recent work was in 2008, as both a mentor and musician with Generations, a group of jazz musicians headed by veteran drummer Jimmy Cobb. He contributed two new compositions for the album that was released by San Francisco State University's International Center for the Arts on September 15, 2008. Critics have compared him to pianists Thelonious Monk, Bud Powell, and McCoy Tyner.
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- Berkshire Blues
- A Child Is Born
- Someday My Prince Will Come
- Ruby, My Dear
- Over the Rainbow
- Like Someone in Love
- Hi-Fly
- Tenor Madness
- There Is No Greater Love
- Fee Fi Fo Fum
- My Funny Valentine
- Stella by Starlight
- In a Sentimental Mood
- Blue Bossa
- Body and Soul
- Selena's Dance
- Willow Weep for Me
