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Ronny Smith is a contemporary jazz guitarist, composer, and recording artist whose warm tone, melodic sophistication, and deep sense of groove have made him a distinctive voice in contemporary jazz. Influenced by masters such as Wes Montgomery and George Benson, Smith blends contemporary jazz with soul, funk, blues, gospel, and Brazilian influences to create music that is both emotionally engaging and musically refined.

A veteran ensemble musician with decades of experience, Smith creates sophisticated, groove-driven instrumental music that balances memorable melodies with rich harmonic textures. His compositions function equally well as engaging listening experiences, atmospheric soundscapes, and emotionally resonant musical storytelling, making them appealing to both jazz audiences and visual media.

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Velvet Vibe

By Ronny Smith

Label: Pacific Coast Jazz
Released: 2026
Track listing: Familiar Faces; Breeze; Velvet Vibe; Feel the Groove; Night Wave; Heaven's Angel; Late Train Home; Quiet Moments; Horizon Lights; Once Upon a Dream.

Article: Album Review

Ronny Smith: Velvet Vibe

Read "Velvet Vibe" reviewed by Acacia Grace

by Acacia Grace
August 10, 2026

On Velvet Vibe, guitarist Ronny Smith delivers exactly what the title promises: a warm, inviting collection of contemporary jazz that never loses sight of the genre's rich traditions. A seasoned player with an unmistakable sense of groove, Smith demonstrates throughout the album that technical proficiency means little without feeling, and on this recording, you will always feel ...

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Struttin

By Ronny Smith

Label: Pacific Coast Jazz
Released: 2024
Track listing: Get Up; In My Eyes; Rubiks' Cube; Struttin; Groovin; OBO; Pocket Algorhythm; Laura; Angel

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Milton Nascimento And Esperanza Spalding, Das Rad, Louis Stewart And Jim Hall

by Cheryl K.
August 29, 2024

During this week's two-hour program of Jazz and improvised music, new music from Brazilian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Milton Nascimento and US bassist and vocalist esperanza spalding, the Fernando Huergo Big Band, the English septet Das Rad, and Irish guitarist Louis Stewart and US guitarist Jim Hall. Playlist Wayne Shorter “Tarde" from Native Dancer (Columbia) ...

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The Holidays Are Here

By Ronny Smith

Label: Pacific Coast Jazz
Released: 2021
Track listing: One Snowy Night, Christmas Time Is Here, Deck the Halls, The Holidays Are Here, When It Snows Outside, Oh Come All Ye Faithful, God Rest Ye Merry Men, Go Tell It On the Mountain, Have Yourself A Merry Christmas, What Child Is This

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Coastal Sunset

By Ronny Smith

Label: Pacific Coast Jazz
Released: 2021
Track listing: String of Hearts; who Dat Said; Hipped swing GoGo; Coastal Sunset Feelin Froggy; Blues Like This; Island Maiden; Let the Feeling Flow; For You' Love and Happiness

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Shake It Up

By Ronny Smith

Label: Pacific Coast Jazz
Released: 2017
Track listing: 1. COAST TO COAST 4:03 2. BETTIN’ IT ALL ON BLACK 4:03 3. CHASING YOUR LOVE 4:13 4. IN THE RAIN WITH YOU 5:04 5. SHAKE IT UP 3:36 6. BACK IT UP 4:32 7. FEEL FOR YOU 4:05 8. DARK AND LOVELY 4:19 9. END OVER END 3:30 10. WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN

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Can't Stop Now

By Ronny Smith

Label: Creative Soul Jazz
Released: 2013
Track listing: Lift Off; City Groove; Funky Blue; A Spyro Spin; Can't Stop Now; Slim Picckin; 68 West; Brown Town; Valentine; Popped Off

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Cruisin

By Ronny Smith

Label: Ronka Music Group
Released: 2025
Track listing: Cruisin;Cool Groove; Kool Kat; Urban Nights; Easy Does It; Carousel; In Good Hands; Uno Mas; A Gift; All Caught Up