Ronaldo Antunacci Charles Affif (December 30, 1965), known professionally as Ron Affif, is an American jazz guitarist of Lebanese and Italian origin. He is the son of boxer Charley Zivic, who was a jazz fan and encouraged his son.
Career Born Ronaldo Antunacci Charles Affif in Pittsburgh, he is mostly self-taught. At the age of twelve, he took lessons from his uncle, guitarist Ron Anthony.
In 1984, after graduating from high school, he moved to Los Angeles, was taught by Joe Pass, and worked with Dick Berk, Pete Christlieb, Dave Pike, and Jack Sheldon, then a couple years later moved to New York City. He led a band which included Colin Bailey, Brian O'Rourke, Andy Simpkins, and Sherman Ferguson. In the 1990s, formed a trio with Essiet Essiet and Jeff "Tain" Watts in New York City. He has worked with Michael Carvin, David Kikoski, Ralph Lalama, and Leon Parker.
Discography As Leader Year recordedTitleLabelPersonnel/Notes1992Ron AffifPabloWith Brian O'Rourke (piano), Andy Simpkins (bass), Colin Bailey (drums)1993Vierd Blues PabloWith Brian O'Rourke (piano), Andy Simpkins (bass), Colin Bailey (drums), Brian Kilgore, percussion 1,9. 199552nd Street PabloWith Essiet Essiet (bass), Jeff "Tain" Watts (drums)1997Ringside PabloWith Essiet Essiet (bass), Colin Bailey(drums)1999Solotude PabloRon Affif (solo guitar)2005Ron Affif Trio-Affif-Griglak-Valihora Hevhetia (Slovak)With Juraj Griglak (bass), Martin Valihora (drums)
As sideman Joe Ascione Post Bill Bills (Arbors, 1998) Miri Ben-Ari,The Temple of Beautiful (Half Note, 2003) Alexis Cole, Zingaro (Canopy 2007) Allan Harris, Love Came: The Songs of Strayhorn (2001) Steve Hass, Traveler (2003) Donna Lewis, Brand New Day (Palmetto, 2015) John Pisano, Among Friends (Pablo, 1995)
References
External links Affif at Concord Music Group