Ron Belcher, Acoustic and Electric Bassist

Bassist, Ron Belcher travels the world and throughout the United States bringing his rhythmically buoyant, emotionally uplifting style to the stage for a wide diversity of jazz artists.

Performing or recording with such international stars as Branford Marsalis, Delfeayo Marsalis, Regina Carter, Rodney Franklin, John Handy, Ernie Andrews, Buddy Conners, Mondre Moffett, Rob Schneiderman, Akira Tana, Eddie Marshall, Ed Kelly, Pete Escovedo, Donald "Duck" Bailey, Bill Bell, Eddie Henderson, Robert Stewart, Richard Howell, Babatunde Lea, Faye Carol, Kito Gamble, Tee Carson, Ledisi, Dr. Dee Spencer, as well as a literal “who’s who” of the San Francisco jazz scene. Ron has garnered a reputation as one of Northern California’s first-call jazz bassists.

A passionate teacher and advocate for children’s education, Ron has served on the faculty of the University of California, Berkeley, Young Musicians’ Program, and has contributed to several seasons for the San Francisco Symphony’s Adventures In Music outreach program. Ron ‘s own studies include jazz improvisation and acoustic bass at several Bay Area colleges, culminating in a degree from Texas College(cum laude).