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'''Ron Affif''' |
'''Ron Affif''' is an American [[jazz guitarist]]. |
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A native [[Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania|Pittsburgh]], he studied with [[Jerry Conderata]] and [[Joe Negri]] before heading to the [[West Coast]] in 1983 to study under the learned tutelage of maternal uncle and [[bebop]] great [[Ron Anthony]]. While in Los Angeles he also took lessons from the legendary [[Joe Pass]]. He moved to New York City in late 1989, and currently lives in Brooklyn. |
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In the late 90's, he cut five albums under the Fantasy label, of which the best is "52nd Street". Currently, he can be caught with drummer Jeff "Tain" Watts, bassist Essiet Essiet, and fellow Pittsburgher and brilliant piano man Dave Budway, making a regular gig at the Zinc Bar, downtown [[Manhattan]], on [[Houston Street]]. |
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In the late 90's, he cut five or six albums under the Fantasy label (the best of which is "52nd Street"), and can be caught every Monday at the Zinc Bar, downtown on Houston Street. Drummer Jeff "Tain" Watts, bassist Essiet Essiet, and fellow Pittsburgher and brilliant piano man Dave Budway make this gig on most weeks, and an exciting array of famous artists show up and sit-in on any given week-- George Benson and Natalie Cole to name only two. Ron's style is reminiscent of Wes Montgomery and Benson himself, but George hears a unique style in Ron's playing and includes him amongst his "favorite type of guitar player... one that plays with fire." |
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Affif's style is reminiscent of [[Wes Montgomery]] and [[George Benson]]. However, George Benson once described the unique style in Ron's playing and includes him amongst his "favorite type of guitar player... one that plays with fire." |
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Ron Affif is an American jazz guitarist.
A native Pittsburgh, he studied with Jerry Conderata and Joe Negri before heading to the West Coast in 1983 to study under the learned tutelage of maternal uncle and bebop great Ron Anthony. While in Los Angeles he also took lessons from the legendary Joe Pass. He moved to New York City in late 1989, and currently lives in Brooklyn.
In the late 90's, he cut five albums under the Fantasy label, of which the best is "52nd Street". Currently, he can be caught with drummer Jeff "Tain" Watts, bassist Essiet Essiet, and fellow Pittsburgher and brilliant piano man Dave Budway, making a regular gig at the Zinc Bar, downtown Manhattan, on Houston Street.
Affif's style is reminiscent of Wes Montgomery and George Benson. However, George Benson once described the unique style in Ron's playing and includes him amongst his "favorite type of guitar player... one that plays with fire."