Ron English

Ron English (born 1941) is a renowned Detroit-based jazz guitarist and versatile musician with a career spanning over 50 years. Known for his work in bebop, avant-garde, and fusion, he has performed with artists like Gladys Knight, The Four Tops, and the Contemporary Jazz Quintet.

Key Facts and Career Details
Musical Style: Primarily a jazz guitarist, English incorporates blues, funk, Motown, Broadway, and avant-garde styles into his playing.

Career Highlights:

Joined the Detroit Contemporary 5 (house band of the Detroit Artists Workshop Society) in the mid-1960s.
Played with the Contemporary Jazz Quintet (CJQ) in the 1970s.
Toured with Motown acts such as The Four Tops, Martha Reeves & the Vandellas, and Mary Wilson of the
Supremes.
Recorded with Lyman Woodard on Saturday Night Special and the CJQ on Locations.
Released his own solo album, Fish Feet, featuring his work as a leader, according to 180 Proof Records.
Background: Born in Lansing, Michigan, on January 3, 1941, he has been a fixture in the Detroit music scene for decades.
Other Projects: He has played with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, the Jimmy Wilkins Orchestra, and the Austin-Moro Big Band, as noted on Facebook.