Bossa Awhile ♫ Ronny Smith

From the album «Simply Stated» 2007 K&A Music Group Written By, Producer: Ronny Smith Credits Ronny Smith: Arranger, Composer, Engineer, Guitar, Keyboards, Primary Artist, Producer, Programming, Vocals Born in Baltimore, Ronny Smith grew up in a religious household. He considers his early influences to have been George Benson, Wes Montgomery and Joe Pass, and one can hear touches of each of those greats in this CD along with Smith’s own strong musical personality. He gained important early experience playing in high school ensembles, at the University of Maryland, and as a member of the Army Band. After earning a Masters degree and spending a period playing backup in a variety of settings, he began his successful solo career. In 1981 Ronny left University of Maryland in his senior year to enlist and soon became a member of a U.S. Army Band. His early years in the Army Band system allowed him the rare experience to tour extensively in the United States and Europe enjoying the