Pianists · 1935–2008

Ronnie Mathews

American musician (1935–2008)

Born
2 December 1935
New York City
Died
28 June 2008
New York City
Country
United States
Record labels
Prestige
Discography
1 album

Biography

Ronnie Mathews was a jazz musician who played piano. Ronnie Mathews was born on 2 December 1935 in New York City and died on 28 June 2008 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz and post-bop. Record labels: Prestige.

Ronald Mathews (December 2, 1935, in New York City – 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 1978–79. 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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Discography

Studio and live albums

Doin’ the Thang! 1964

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Ronnie Mathews play?

Ronnie Mathews is known for playing piano.

When and where was Ronnie Mathews born?

Ronnie Mathews was born 2 December 1935 in New York City.

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