Ron Hall Bio

Bassist / Composer /  Producer

Ron is one of Chicago's top LIVE and Session Players.  He has performed R&B, Jazz, Gospel and Blues professionally since 1982.  He plays Electric, Electric Upright and Synth Bass.

Ron has toured and performed with:

Phil Perry, The Emotions, R. Kelly, Jennifer Holiday, The Dells, Dell Reese, Gladys Knight, Charlie Wilson, Alex Bugnon, Larry Carlton, Marion Meadows, Levert, Nick Colionne, Jim Peterik, Ramsey Lewis, Lou Rawls, Grover Washington Jr., Howard Hewitt, Mary Wilson, Patti Austin, Johnny Gill, Yolanda Adams, Vesta, Jonathan Butler and more.  Appearing in R. Kelly's "Bump and Grind" video.  Currently bassist with the Rock & Soul group Poi Dog Pondering.

Played on many Jingles and Theme Music for:

McDonald's Corp., Ford Motors Co. Coca Cola Co., Anheuser-Busch Inc., Southwest airlines, Paramount Parks, The Oprah Winfrey Show and many more..

Selected Discography:

Beyonce "Deja Vu" (dance remix), Missy Elliot "Teary Eyed" (dance remix), John Legend "Ordinary People" (dance remix), Mariah Carey "Through the Rain" (dance remix), Beyonce "Work it out" (dance remix), Destiny's Child "Bills Bills Bills" (Dance remix), Mary J Blige "Let no man put asunder" (dance remix), Beyonce "Crazy in love" (dance remix) GRAMMY WINNER "best dance remix" 2004 and many many more..

Ron says:
"I immediately loved the look being a fender jazz guy. My first impression with the sound was AWESOME!!! A variable tonal range allows me freedom to play, without being distracted. The control layout is very familiar. Once I was able to balance the treble and tone control....look out, GAME OVER!!! I play with a light touch so the Dual Fibre Rods allows me to set the action low. It did take me a minute to get use to the slightly wider neck at the nut. After working with it a few days. I got past that and off to the gigs. I’ve already played a few gigs and sessions and already very comfortable with it in my hands. My only complaint is that I don’t have another one. Going to fix that in the near future with a UJ5 “Natural”. So put me on the list for when they come in!!"