It took me several months and about six phone calls to track down jazz pianist Ronnell Bright. Starting in the 1950s, Ronnell was one of the most sought-after piano accompanists in jazz. No other pianist could match his sensitivity or taste in chords behind a singer, except perhaps for Jimmy Jones. Over the years, Ronnell backed Sarah Vaughan, Carmen Mc…
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