Ronnell Bright
Ronnell Bright was an American jazz pianist, arranger, and composer of modern
jazz. He was born on July 3, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois. Initially aiming to
become a classical pianist, he studied at the Juilliard School, graduating in
the early 1950s, before discovering jazz while serving in a US Navy band. In the
mid-1950s, he began working as an accompanist for singer Carmen McRae. He
released his debut recordings as a leader in 1957, including the albums Bright's
Spot and Bright Flight, followed by The Ronnell Bright Trio (1958). As a
composer, he collaborated with lyricist John...
