Ronnie Cuber - How I Became a Jazz Baritone Saxophonist

[@gerardshields2990]

Shocked to just hear of Ronnie's passing last year. In this video clip Ronnie talks about getting an invitation to play with the Newport youth band in 1958. I remember that story well because I sat behind Ronnie as lead trumpet in the Alexander Hamilton high school Jazz band, directed by Mr. Rozovski. We had a talented group of young musicians and Ronnie stood out. I remember he played baritone back then because as a young guy I recall how big that instrument looked next to my B-flat trumpet. I followed his career over the years and admired how he rose in the Music industry. I still play and wish I could go back to those years because playing with Ronnie and that band were some of the best years of my young life. Ronnie had a wonderful musical run and inspired a lot of young sax players. As he is in peaceful rest his legacy lives on. Gerry

[@michaeldean9338]

Man! A brief as this was, what a great interview. Thanks, JVG. (RIP, Ronnie)

[@JazzVideoGuy]

Look around the channel, the other clips from the interview are also posted.

[@lesleymiller5392]

Such a fabulous history, an amazing player, it can't get much better...

[@danmcbmusic]

great story, thank you Mr Cuber. respect.

[@franksulka3346]

His song Chillin' with the Beet brothers is absolutely sensational.

[@chesterpattenfield9005]

Imagine Coltrane knowing your name

[@JazzVideoGuy]

Ronnie's always been one of the cats.

[@monacofranze1238]

Imagine he plays with the Hamp 😉

[@MARKLINMAN1]

Love it man. Nothing better than some great true sax stories like these. You rock.

[@latinkeys1]

Wow, this is an awesome post! Thanks, Ronni and Jazzvideoguy for this, absolutely loved it!

[@JazzVideoGuy]

Our pleasure!

[@ltavareseng]

it´s so nice to hear him talk about pepper adams

[@gerardcaen6672]

Great vid.Thanks.

[@lauragrecodebovemoses5436]

Wow - I've just bought a Selmer bari and my birthday is also December 25!

[@JazzVideoGuy]

Cool!

[@pederlong1784]

Great storiesthanks

[@pederlong1784]

Great stories . Thanks

[@johnparadise3134]

5:58 Mingus: “You sound like Bird!”

[@supportmanualflying2224]

Respect, some really amazing stories and difficult beginnings

[@ninakim7282]

GREAT.

[@JazzVideoGuy]

Ronnie was a great player and a very amusing fellow.

[@GarrettHypes]

Great interview!

[@JazzVideoGuy]

thank you

[@everyonesaidmynamewasstupi3713]

That's so cool!

[@patriciagullickson9591]

favorite baritone cat.,..

[@mattsax_music8439]

Favorite cat👌

[@keithgardner5818]

Great story!

[@MrTunesaddict]

Living history *****

[@markholloway5389]

Holy crap....I play bari sax in the Rhode Island Youth Alumni Band....

[@амирчански]

RIP

[@DeletedUser73926]

Just heard that Ronnie passed away a few minutes ago because I saw a recent video of him playing on instagram Just curious what happened because he looks youthful and healthy here but in the video I saw he looks unrecognizable- lost a lot of weight and looks a generation older Just curious what happened I saw this video a year ago maybe and just assumed Ronnie was still playing and doing well so it was really jarring to see him in that way in the recent video Rip

[@JazzVideoGuy]

HIs final years were challenging, health wise. But that didn't stop him from continuing to play great music. We miss him.