Hi Nelson

Learning about Ron's passing today is quite a shock! He was a Long time Friend for over 30 years. We met while appearing with Jazz Vocalists Toni Bishop. In recent years I Subbed for Ron or maybe we did a Duo Gig.. In recent years Ron was doing a lot of Solo work up in Martin and St Lucie Counties. As a Solo Entertainer you would find Ron playing Guitar, Steel Pans and Singing. Over the years we played less often as 5-6 piece Bands were no longer the norm . For 25 years On Jazz Gigs, Ron played in my Band, Bob Vandivort & "Just Jazz" . He was a regular feature Jazz Guest from the beginning of my Four Years I as Music Director of O'Hara's on Las Olas in the late 80's early 90's. Prior to O'Hara's we often played on each others Jazz Gigs and Jams around the Tri-County area of Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties. Ron knew and could recall endless Songs was an original innovative player. I always enjoyed his use of the "Violin Bow" on the Guitar and maybe a few effects to give it that great sustain and Looping passages. Prior to O'Hara's days, Ron an I both were regulars at Tenor Man "Spider Martin" Jazz Jams at the "Brass Monkey" in Ft Lauderdale. For us both Spiders Jam sessions were a re- connection with Dizzy Gilliespie, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Jerry Bryd, Don Miller and Danny Burger (Spiders Line up at that time). A short time later and for the next 10 years Dr Lonnie Smith was my primary Organists and Piano player in "Just Jazz" ! Talk about Too much Fun!!! We all have had Hard times since 2008 and Ron was as Happy as our early times.. I thought he was just another Grumpy Old Man as we reached the other side of 65 ..It must have been far more serious than I imagined ..Are there any other details or listings?

Thanks

Bob Vandivort