Ronald R. Smith

(Saxophonist /Bassist/Percussionist / Educator / Private Instructor / Ethnomusicologist)

(Bachelor of Science in Music - Tennessee State University, Music Production & Engineering Studies -Berklee College of Music, Ethnomusicology Studies - Dartmouth College, Semi-Finalist for Grammy Award Teacher of the Year. John Pflug Teaching Fellow Recipient, Chairman of The Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Good Mu Society.)

For those who saw Ron at JOSA last season, this is must-see event as Ron returns to JOSA with his smooth jazzy, funky charisma and stage presence. Last season’s audience insisted we bring Ron back and so we have on this holiday session!

A native of Memphis, Tennessee, Ronald currently hails from Northampton, MA and is the director of Music Programs at Northfield Mount Hermon School. Having performed with such greats at Miles Davis, Dizzy Gillespie, Ray Brown, Wynton Marsalis and B.B. King, to name a few!