...A few quotes by some of the biggest names in the business.
...A few quotes by some of the biggest names in the business.
| " When you look up piano in the dictionary, you will
see a picture of Ronnie Kole, He's one of the great players of our
time. I can only aspire to be as great as him one day."
Harry Connick Jr. |
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"Ronnie Kole is not just a wonderful entertainer, but a
great humanitarian and a very thoughtful friend."
"Fats" Domino |
| "Last Saturday evening was quite an occasion for all of
us here at Vail...you were a crowning touch to a magnificent
evening. Betty and I want to thank you for playing Amazing
Grace."
President Gerald R. Ford |
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"In my opinion, Ronnie Kole is one of the finest all
around performers in the business. He can blow cool, play legit, or
charm you with ballads...and besides all that, he is a master
showman."
Al Hirt |
| "Writing fan letters is something I never do, but I had
to tell you that I have never heard Gershwin played as you played it last
night. Good luck to you always."
Ethel Merman |
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"...the audience stood and applauded wildly, and that
was at the end of the first half of the program, a first for Mobile in at
least 30 years. The response was for Ronnie Kole, pianist and
entertainer extraordinaire. The house was full and the finale only
more exciting than the first half. What his work did was two
fold--it made the Symphony sound better than ever before, and it brought
out many new concert goers."
Gordon Tatum, Jr. |
| "...Ronnie Kole listens to more than the surface, but
inside of the music, giving special care to every moment. His
elegance prevails as he caresses the piano, and it comes right through the
music."
Allen Toussaint |
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"Ronnie Kole is a true bon vivant. In addition to
being a fine pianist and magnificent entertainer, he is one of the most
generous individuals I know. Whenever he has worked on my festivals
the response has been fantastic."
George Wein |
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"... admiration for Ronnie Kole's keyboard brilliance, ... dazzling
both eye and ear."
Michael Broadbent |
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" ... I knew that here was a great artist." N.K. Yong |
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"Ronnie Kole has to be American's most exciting
Pianist-Entertainer."
Pops John van Deursen |
