Ron Vincent - Ray's Hat Trick - Album review
ALBUM REVIEW Ron Vincent - Ray's Hat Trick Label: Origin Records Released: October 23, 2026 DR: TBD R on Vincent is a seasoned veteran of the New York jazz scene, widely respected for his smooth feel and tasteful control behind the kit. A Rhode Island native, he started carving out his musical path at the Berklee College of Music back in the early seventies. After graduating, he hit the highway to pay his dues across the country, spending a few formative years gigging around Kansas City before making the definitive move to New York in 1982. He quickly became a go-to sideman in the city's competitive club circuit, eventually tracking on roughly one hundred records alongside jazz royalty like Phil Woods, Lee Konitz, and Art Farmer. Vincent’s profile jumped to the next level in 1989 when he locked down the drum chair for the legendary baritone saxophonist Gerry Mulligan. He spent seven years anchoring both Mulligan's ...