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In the Biographical Encyclopedia of Jazz, renowned jazz critic Ira Gitler describes Ron as “a bear-down-hard-bopper who can blow authentic R&B, and croon a ballad with warm, blue feeling.” While true, this only begins to touch upon the versatility of the tenor saxophonist. Tenor sax giant, Sonny Rollins said of Holloway; “Ron is a very fine saxophone player. Not only is he very dedicated and intelligent, he’s got his own original approach.
He doesn’t sound like all the other guys, and that’s saying a whole lot. I feel good that my legacy is in the hands of Ron and people like him. It’s very gratifying.” Ron began making his mark on the Washington, D.C. music scene in the early 1970’s. A key element in his development was “sitting in” with all types of groups, covering multiple genres. Eventually, Ron felt the need for greater challenges. In the summer of 1974, he sat-in with trumpet great, Freddie Hubbard for the first time. The next year, 1975, saw Ron sharing the stage with his friend and mentor, Sonny Rollins. 1977 proved to be a pivotal year for the young Holloway. It was in this year that Ron met, and sat-in with Dizzy Gillespie. During their first meeting, Dizzy listened attentively to a tape recording of Ron sitting in with Sonny Rollins at Howard University. After hearing Ron’s solo, Gillespie whirled around in his chair and asked “you got your horn?” The young saxophonist answered “No sir, I didn’t want to appear presumptuous.
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