Ron Jefferson
Ron Jefferson was a jazz drummer.
Considered a disciple of Max Roach, in the 1950s, he worked with Coleman Hawkins, Roy Eldridge, Oscar Pettiford, and Lester Young, among others.
A founding member of Les McCann's trio, with whom he played from 1960 to 1964, he also recorded with "Groove" Holmes, as well as with Joe Pass for Pacific Jazz Records in 1963/1964.
After leaving the West Coast, he went to live in Paris, and from there to Barcelona, backing Ruth Brown as part of a trio with pianist Stuart de Silva.
He led his own line-ups comprising Bobby Hutcherson, among others.
He was an uncle of drummer Al Foster.
In the 1980s, Jefferson served as the co-host of the John Lewis Show, a public-access television show in New York City hosted by jazz pianist and composer John Lewis.
He died in Richmond at the age of 81 after being hospitalized with an illness.
Discography
;As leader/co-leader- 1962: Love Lifted Me
- 1976: Vous Ete's Swing
With Teddy EdwardsIt's About Time with Les McCann
With Richard "Groove" Holmes"Groove" with Les McCann and Ben WebsterTell It Like It Tis Somethin' Special with Les McCann
With Les McCannLes McCann Ltd. Plays the Truth Les McCann Ltd. in San Francisco From the Top of the Barrel Pretty Lady Les McCann Sings Les McCann Ltd. in New York Les McCann Ltd. Plays the Shampoo New from the Big City On Time A Bag of Gold
With Oscar PettifordOscar Pettiford
With Joe PassThe Complete Pacific Jazz Joe Pass Quartet Sessions
With Lou RawlsStormy Monday
With Joe Roland
With Leroy VinnegarLeroy Walks Again!!!
With Julius Watkins and Charlie RouseLes Jazz Modes Mood in Scarlet The Most Happy Fella
- ''The Jazz Modes''