Ronnell Bright - Selected Discography

Selected Discography

As Leader

• The Ronnell Bright Trio (Polydor/Fresh Sound Records, 1958)
• Bright' s Spot (Savoy, reissue Denon)
• Bright Flight
• After Hours Jazz

As Sideman

• Coleman Hawkins: The Hawk Relaxes (Moodsville, 1961)
• Charles Kynard: Where It's At! (Pacific Jazz, 1963)
• Anita O'Day: I Got A Kick Out Of You (Evidence, 1975)
• Shirley Scott: Workin' (Prestige, 1958-61)
• Sarah Vaughan: Misty (Emarcy, 1958);
• Sarah Vaughan with the Jimmy Jones Orchestra: Dreamy (Roulette, Fresh Souind Rec., 1960)
• Frank Wess: Trombones And Flute (Savoy, 1956)

PERSONAL LIFE

Bright has been married three times. To: Sallye Joyce Wilson - From 1951 to 1968 To: Joyce Diane (Coco) Henderson - From 1969 - 1974 To: Dianne Davis - current wife and soul mate

CHILDREN:

Bright has four (4) children from his first two marriages.

1. Lois Rene'Bright Wilkins, born October, 1953 to Sallye Joyce Wilson, 2. Faye Bright Juliot, born February, 1958 to Sallye Joyce Wilson, 3. Ronnell Ralph Bright, born October, 1963 to Sallye Joyce Wilson, 4. Ronnece Laura Bright, born July, 1971 to Joyce Diane (Coco) Henderson.

GRANDCHILDREN:

Bright has eleven (11) grandchildren from his first marriage and three(3) greatgrandchildren. Several of them are carrying on his music legacy.