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anyone heard of him? Just discovered him tonight and I'm hooked listen to the bass and drums ....wow...
Ray
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05-02-2022 09:09 PM
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He's one of my favorites and a terribly unappreciated musician. He has chops to burn, but he only uses them to express himself - he never shows off. He's one of a group of modern greats with the same approach to playing. If you love him, check out Randy Johnston and Jack Wilkins for two more great players with balanced taste and chops.
My favorite Affif album is Vierd Blues:
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Ron Affif was a long time Buscarino player (maybe still is) and played at the Long Island shows in the 90's with Paul Bollenbeck et al. I love watching him enjoying music so much when performing. And a nice gentleman as well.
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Originally Posted by stringmann
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He was featured a lot in Just Jazz Guitar magazine. Great player!
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There are a few videos online where he plays. He also has a solo guitar album ("Solotude") where he plays amazingly, and quite differently from his busy style in group material.
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I have all of his released albums and think he is a superb straight ahead jazz guitarist. But the fact that he hasn't done an album in many years informs me that being a superb straight ahead jazz guitarist today and $3 will buy you a cup of coffee at Starbucks.
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Originally Posted by Stringswinger
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Thx to all , some really interesting info on my new fav guitarist....
Ray
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Originally Posted by Stringswinger
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Originally Posted by marcwhy
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I've enjoyed Ron Affif for a long time. He's got so much energy and drive, listening to him makes my heart race and that's hard to do. My old heart is a slow slapper.
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He is still pretty active in the NY live scene. His uncle was Ron Antony, Frank Sinatra's guitarist, and Affif sites him as a major influence.
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Originally Posted by nevershouldhavesoldit
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Originally Posted by mr. beaumont
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Wow - beyond superb. Stunning. Thanks for posting.
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Love his solo album, lots to work on and learn from… thanks for the reminder! I recall a great version of Dolphin Dance, need to get back to working on that one.
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Yeah it's great. I have the cd, and as he says in the linear notes, it was all improvised, he just went into the studio and played through the tunes, no premade arrangements.. Judging from various videos where he plays solo guitar gigs live I believe him!
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Ron is a superb player. I've been listening to him for many years.
Grant Green, What is This Thing
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