Ron Affif Ron Affif

Personnel: Ron Affif (guitar); Brian O'Rourke (piano); Andy Simpkins (bass); Colin Bailey (drums).

Recorded at Group IV Studio, Hollywood, California from October 20-22, 1992. Includes liner notes by Jon W. Poses.

All tracks ADD except tracks 5-6 which are DDD.

Personnel: Ron Affif (guitar); Brian O'Rourke (piano); Colin Bailey (drums).

Audio Mixer: Angel Balestier.

Liner Note Author: Jon W. Roses.

Recording information: Group IV Recording Studios, Hollywood, CA (10/20/1992-10/22/1992).

Photographer: Frank Lindner.

Unknown Contributor Roles: Colin Bailey; Brian O'Rourke ; Andy Simpkins; Ron Affif.

Guitarist Ron Affie's debut recording offers bright, often impressive performances done in vintage swing/mainstream form from the 27-year-old Pittsburgh native. It's heavy on standards, and his renditions of shopworn numbers like "Time After Time," "Blues In The Closet," and "How Deep Is The Ocean" are respectful, cleanly played, and efficiently delivered. The rhythm section featuring pianist Brian O'Rourke, bassist Andy Simpkins, and drummer Colin Bailey likewise is effective. This serves as a fine introduction to a good, potentially outstanding player, who shows a thorough knowledge of the idiom and its traditions. ~ Ron Wynn