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Waiting For Daybreak
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Waiting For Daybreak
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Released: Jan 1, 2001
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  • Genre: Funk / Jazz / Nu-Jazz

    Location BROOKLYN, New York, US

    Profile Views: 169744

    Last Login: 5/19/2013

    Member Since 9/24/2007

    Record Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    Ron Richardson was born on November 6th, 1959 in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, New York. The youngest of seven children, Ron was exposed to music by listening to records with his father on Friday nights, after a long work week.Ron became familiar with the music of such artists as James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, B.B. King, Jackie Wilson, and the entire Motown family. By age 12, Ron had developed a love for the sound of the electric bass.It was while listening to The Jackson Five's " Darling Dear" that Ron decided to ask his parents to buy him an electric bass.In April of 1972, Ron recieved his first electric bass. He began teaching himself to play by ear, listening to different records and picking out the bass notes one by one. Over the next several years Ron would be greatly influenced by the man who actually played Darling Dear, Motown's legendary bassist James Jamerson. Ron was also greatly influenced by session bassist Chuck Rainey, Bootsy Collins, Verdine White, Robert "Pops" Popwell, Stanley Clarke, Larry Graham and Jaco Pastorious. By age 16, Ron was forced to join "Local 802" American Federation Of Musicians in N.Y.C. because he was playing in bands that often played for wedding receptions, lodge dances and concerts that were either in union venues or affiliated with the union. It was also around this time that Ron began to develop his songwriting skills. In 1984, Ron and a group of musicians did a recording with alto saxophonist Eric Wyatt that was used as the theme for a N.Y.C. T.V. news program called "Black News". Ron and two of the other musicians, drummer, Darryl Chalmers ,and guitarist Greg Sam, formed the nucleus of the New York based jazz-funk-fusion band "Axium". Ron composed the majority of the group's material from it's inception to it's end.(1984-1989). In 1986, Ron landed his first touring gig; with R&B/Jazz vocalist Phyllis Hyman. This gig would last for 8 years and 8 months; until the day that Phyllis tragically committed suicide. During the last year and a half of her life Ron also served as Phyllis's musical director. During Ron's association with Phyllis he also had the opportunity of working with such artists as the late jazz violinist Noel Pointer,whose mother was his second grade music teacher. Ron also worked with Bill Withers, Ronnie Laws, and jazz legend Dr. Billy Taylor. In 1987, Axium recorded a song written by their saxophonist, Mark Gatz, called "Too Small".When the band recorded the tracks Ron wasn't present because of a prior obligation with Phyllis. Ron laid down his track the next day. When completed, the song was entered into the Downbeat Music Poll contest and won best song by an unsigned band. In 1991, Ron played on a jazz-explosion tour which featured Jean Carne and Roy Ayers. In 1996, Ron did a short stint with Will Downing. Two years later, Ron was recruited by Roy Ayers to join his band "Ubiquity" Ron's association with Roy lasted for 6 and 1/2 years. During his time with Roy, Ron also worked with Tom Browne, Bobbi Humphrey, Angela Bofill and jazz legend James Moody. In 2001, Ron completed his first CD, which is a production concept called "Project Grapevine - Waiting For Daybreak". Over the last couple of years, Ron has worked with such artists as Jean Claude Toran, Marlon Saunders and Angela Johnson.One of the latest projects that Ron is involved with is the Tokyo Flash Band. Check out their site at www.myspace.com/thetokyoflashband. Ron currently gigs around the tri-state area regularly, playing all kinds of music. He often plays with a R&B clubdate/wedding/corporate band called Total Remix. You can also check out videos of me performing with Phyllis Hyman,Roy Ayers, and Marlon Saunders.Check the links on my Facebook page.

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  1. Ron Richardson(The Bass Player)

    commented on Aimee Danner's profile

    " Hi, nice to meet you! I'd like to hear what you have."

  2. Ron Richardson(The Bass Player)

    Added a new video: "The Solitude Trio - At The Long Branch Jazz Festival - 2012" http://lnk.ms/dyJTr #video

  3. Ron Richardson(The Bass Player)

    commented on Patricia S's profile

    " Hi Patricia, very nice to meet you! You can download Project Grapevine's first two singles, "Waiting For Daybreak" and "Cruise To Nowhere" at I -Tunes, Amazon.com & CD Baby. Thank you so much for interest in the music. Peace!!!"

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      • Ron Richardson(The Bass…

         Hi Patricia, very nice to meet you! You can download Project Grapevine's first two singles, "Waiting For Daybreak" and "Cruise To Nowhere" at I -Tunes, Amazon.com & CD Baby. Thank you so much for interest in the music. Peace!!!

        2 months ago
      • Richard Harris


        EVIL has a FACE and a NAME Patricia!
         

        "JACKSON'S LOVE - FOR THE LOVE OF A CHILD" - MY BRAND NEW CD - HAS JUST BEEN RECORDED - WATCH FOR IT SOON @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

        TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT MICHAEL MYERS ...

        "I spent eight years trying to reach him and then another seven trying to keep him locked up because I realized that what was living behind that boy's eyes was purely and simply EVIL ...

        You've got to believe me, Officer, he is coming to Haddonfield... Because I know him - I'm his doctor! You must be ready for him... If you don't, it's your funeral!"

        ~ Dr. Sam Loomis from the movie "HALLOWEEN"

        IT'S HALLOWEEN ... I GUESS EVERYONE'S ENTITLED

        TO ONE GOOD SCARE!

        With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,

        Richard

        www.RichardHarrisLive.com

        Please take a minute and give my music a listen!

        MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

        6 months ago
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  4. Ron Richardson(The Bass Player)

    commented on gEnuinELy SeXi's profile

    "No, I don't "

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      • ~John Michael~

         How is all going for you?  Just wanted to stopby and say hi, and see how everything is going~

        7 months ago
      • gEnuinELy SeXi

        Hello
        Thank you. I hope you have a fun one to.

        7 months ago
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  5. Ron Richardson(The Bass Player)

    commented on Ron Richardson(The Bass Player)'s profile

    "Thanks, nice to meet you. I'll try sending the messege again. "

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  • TURE'E

     Hi, thanks for the add:)
    Like me on  http://www.facebook.com/pages/TUREE/130534063693973?ref=hl

    11 days ago
  • Aimee Danner

    Hi Ron thanks for the invite. I like your music. If you dont mind me adding some lyrics to  Eye of the Needle.

    1 month ago
  • Patricia S

    Had a chance to check your music out.  Very laid back.  Would love to know where I could download it or if it's for purchase?  Thanks for friend-ing me. 

    2 months ago
  • celine

     bonne soiréé celine

    5 months ago
  • Petra Woldeghiorghis

    nice  musik i like alot thanks

    8 months ago
  • South World Impro Music

    just an overlap from mother seeker: Hi Ron really good music there, with heart!

    8 months ago
  • celine

     bonne semaineceline

    9 months ago
  • Real Talk360

     Thank you for the request...enjoy your summer and make someone smile with that awesome sound of music. Blessings...! :)

    11 months ago
  • Vadsmother

    Hi Ron!   I absolutely loved your stuff!  x :)  Vera


         


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    1 year ago
  • John R Banting

    Hey Ron.  Nice tunes bud.  Thanks for sending. 

    1 year ago
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