Ronnie Mathews

Ronnie Mathews (December 2, 1935 - June 28, 2008) was a high-quality modern mainstream pianist who was an asset to a countless number of sessions. Mathews played with Kenny Dorham, Roy Haynes, and, more importantly, Max Roach (1963-1968), Freddie Hubbard, and Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers (1968-1969 and for a period in 1975). Among his many other musical associations were the groups of Clark Terry, Louis Hayes, Dexter Gordon (1976), and Johnny Griffin.