Ron Affif
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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."