Smith, Ronny
Pacific Coast, 2024, CD
Instrument: Guitar
Issue: 30.2
Jazz Ruler Type: R&B+Jazz
Performance: 4
Sound: 3
Score: 87
O’s Notes: Smooth jazz guitarist Ronny Smith has a storied past playing in the Army band and with ten albums under his belt. Struttin’ is his latest endeavor and you can hear threads of George Benson and Wes Montgomery in his repertoire, ten songs including eight originals. There are light vocals and warm sax from a wide array of talented musicians. We enjoyed the relaxed take of “Angel”. While Smith shines on the contemporary jazz side, he’s got the chops for straight ahead jazz as well, and we suspect such an album may be in his future.
Publicist: Jazz Promo Services