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| Biography: A big-toned, gutsy, hard-swinging instrumentalist who is known for hard bop and soul-jazz, saxman Ron Blake should not be confused with either the '60s drummer Ronnie Blake, or the late-'90s- early-2000s trumpeter Ron Blake (a session player who has appeared in rock and R&B settings). Saxophonist Blake ...Read full biography |
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Released: 2000 Label: TAHMUN Critics' Rating:  Tenor and soprano saxophonist Ron Blake makes an excellent debut as a leader for the Tahmun Records label. On Up Front & Personal, his quartet, featuring Shedrick Mitchell on piano, Reuben Rogers on bass, ...Read full reviewReleased: 2008 Label: Mack Avenue Critics' Rating:  Tenor saxophonist Ron Blake makes large statements utilizing small groups on his latest Mack Avenue release, offering 13 diverse and creative duo and trio recordings. Although Virgin Island native Blake's ...Read full review
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