Saxofonist

Bassist

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A native of Memphis, Tennessee, Ronald currently hails from Northampton, MA and is the director of Music Programs at Northfield Mount Hermon School. 

Ron has been in the New England Area since 1988 performing and developing music programs in public and private schools. During his career, Ron has performed with such artists as Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Ray Brown, Billy Taylor,Nat Adderley, Wynton Marselis, B.B. King, Paul Winter, Samirah Evans, and Evelyn Harris to name a few. You can follow Ron on facebook with his newly formed trio “ THE G NOTES “ - a Soulful Jazz Trio based in the Western New England.

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Ronald R. Smith

The Center at Eastman

(Saxophonist /Bassist/Percussionist / Educator / Private Instructor / Ethnomusicologist)

(Bachelor of Science in Music - Tennessee State University, Music Production & Engineering Studies -Berklee College of Music, Ethnomusicology Studies - Dartmouth College, Semi-Finalist for Grammy Award Teacher of the Year. John Pflug Teaching Fellow Recipient, Chairman of The Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Good Mu Society.)

The Soulful Jazz Trio are a collection of Western Massachusetts most established musicians / educators /entertainers. Very highly skilled musicians who share their love and passion for all styles of jazz and instrumental Pop music. The Soulful Jazz Trio have performed at The Indie Soul Music Festival, First Night of Northampton, Dewey’s Jazz Lounge, The Springfield Jazz Roots Festival, Thursday Jazz Sessions at The Wurst Haus in Northampton, Deerfield Inn-Champney’s Summer Patio Music Series. and Northampton Jazz Festival. Prepare yourself for a night of soulful and energetic music. We are 3 but sound like a 6 piece ensemble.

Ron Smith / Soulful Jazz Trio

First Churches of Northampton

Part of the very special annual Central Massachusetts Jazz Festival, WCCAtv is proud to bring you this first set in a series from Ron Smith and Soulful Jazz.

Central Mass Jazz Fest 2023

New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill

The Soulful Jazz Trio are a collection of Western Massachusetts’ most established musicians / educators / entertainers. Very highly skilled musicians who share their love and passion for all styles of jazz and instrumental Pop music. The Soulful Jazz Trio have performed at The Indie Soul Music Festival, First Night of Northampton, Dewey’s Jazz Lounge, The Springfield Jazz & Roots Festival, Thursday Jazz Sessions at The Wurst Haus in Northampton, Deerfield Inn-Champney’s Summer Patio Music Series, and the Northampton Jazz Festival. Prepare yourself for a night of soulful and energetic music. They are 3 but sound like a 6 piece ensemble.

Ronald R. Smith

Saxofonist, Bassist

Events

Upcoming events

Dec 22, 2024

Ron Smith · Josa Jazz

Past events

Mar 24, 2024

Ronald R. Smith · Josa Jazz

Mar 24, 2024

Ronald R. Smith · Josa Jazz

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