RON MITCHELL
From churches to the clubs of Detroit, from the stages of Motown to international recognition, Ron Mitchell has given his voice to the world. Ron's musical career began at age 5 in a family church choir. He sang on throughout his youth until age 17, he met the Motown legend, Kim Weston. Best known for her timeless duet with Marvin Gaye, "It Takes Two." Ms. Weston took on Ron as her protégé’ and eventually her musical partner. Through the years Ron was as backup singer for the Motown Great. Kim Weston's confidence in Ron's voice was strong enough to feature him in her live performances of the unforgettable duet, "It Takes Two."
With proven studio and performance success under Kim Weston, Ron established his name as a band leader touring throughout the Midwestern U.S.
His band opened for some of the most renowned artists in Soul history, including Marv Johnson, Martha Reeves & the Vandellas and his former mentor. Ron sang his way from private events to the top clubs of Detroit. Desiring to bring his music to the world, Ron accepted Kim Weston's offer to tour Africa.
Upon his return, Ron continued to expand his music into new audiences and genres. Earl Klugh, the master jazz guitarist, found Ron and saw him as an ideal background vocalist to his signature finger-picking style. Ron began working as a demo singer and live backing vocalist, supporting Mr. Klugh in the studio and on stage.
With a continuing passion to expand his music and audience worldwide, Ron began a tour of Japan's jazz club circuit. From 2001 to 2008, he solidified his position as a featured vocalist and an internationally acclaimed and respected solo artist.
In 2008, Ron released a live album "Jazzy Me" showcasing his modern, vibrant sound. Already heard by thousands live, this album is the next chapter in his career, and will bring him to audiences worldwide.
Ron Mitchell's Jazzy Me was recorded live at the Lileth's Live Jazz House in Kagoshima, Japan. The album features, "What a Difference a Day Makes," "One Note Samba" and Cole Porter's "Love for Sale." Standouts also include a duet version of Charlie Chaplin's "Smile." Singing with Ron is club owner and experienced jazz vocalist, Lileth.
Ron's Website will be up soon
LISTEN HERE:
| Fly Me To The Moon |
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| Someone To Watch Over Me |
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| Our Love Is Here To Stay |
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 "Looking for a jazz singer with the stylings of Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Al Jarreau, and, well, just a damn good singer who puts most so-called R&B singers to rest? You’ll have to take a listen to Ron Mitchell, whose Jazzy Me: Live In Japan (REM Solo Music) is a live recording showing how lacking much of today’s singers are. Mitchell takes some of his cues from the past, be it jazz, Broadway, or even a few showtunes, but takes it into today’s world without catering to the needs of today. In other words, he brings a sense of class and style that at times seems missing in today’s music, if not today’s world. This is someone who would make the ladies drop panties in his instance, especially upon hearing “Someone To Watch Over Me”, “The Look Of Love”, and “Our Love Is Here To Stay”. Mitchell never forces his voice to go overboard, he knows how to work it and it’s a delight to hear.
Please, get this guy some work and sha re his talents with the world." ~John Book - The Run Off Groove . com
Jazzy Me, Live in Japan (CD & DVD) will be in stores September 8, 2009 and is on radio NOW, worldwide.
RON MITCHELL/Jazzy Me: A veteran of the Motown sidelines, this long time player comes forth with a minimalist soul/jazz outing on classic pop from all eras. With inspiration drawn from civil rights era jazz, Mitchell is competing on today’s turf with a cd/dvd package that is loaded with fast balls right down the middle. Very much reflective of his club proving grounds, this is what after hours soul/jazz should sound like. ~ Chris Spector - Midwest Record
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