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Ron Levy's Wild Kingdom

Band, US
Musician of Blues, R&B/Soul and Jazz
A.k.a. Reuvain Zev ben Yehoshua ha Levi

Reuvain Zev ben Yehoshua Ha Levi, 29 May 1951, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA. Levy played clarinet during his childhood and, inspired by a Ray Charles concert, started playing piano at the age of 13. He soon took up organ too, and, influenced by Billy Preston and Jimmy Smith, was a quick learner. Two years later he was backing up blues artists performing in the Boston area. At 17 the young musician was discovered and hired by blues legend Albert King. Still in high school, Levy worked with King, who had become his legal guardian, for 18 months. From December 1969 to February 1976 he played piano and organ in B.B. King’s band. The period from that time until 1980 saw him work with the Rhythm Rockers, led by Johnny Nicholas and featuring the young Ronnie Earl on lead guitar. As the house band of the Speakeasy in Cambridge they honed their skills backing up great blues musicians, among them Walter Horton, Johnny Shines and Roosevelt Sykes. After working with Luther ‘Guitar Junior’ Johnson for three years, Levy played with Roomful Of Blues from 1983-87. In addition to recording with his own band, Ron Levy’s Wild Kingdom, he has played on numerous recordings by other artists, and since 1985, has produced a steady stream of albums for labels such as Black Top and Bullseye Blues. He became an in-house producer.

     
Members
PortraitCrispin Cioe
as, bs US
Michelle Wilson
voc
PortraitFreddie Hubbard
tr 1938-2008 US
William Zimmerman
p
PortraitJames Gadson
dr *1939 US
PortraitStanley Banks
b, eb
PortraitRon Levy
p, org *1951 US
Darby Hicks
voc, g
PortraitPreston Shannon
voc, g *1947 US
PortraitSax Gordon
ts, sax, voc
Popular Tracks   
A.J. Bustah on Mo' Jazzy Grooves by Ron Levy's Wild Kingdom
Chillin' Out on Funky Soul Grooves by Ron Levy's Wild Kingdom
Chicken Fried Snake (feat. Jimmie Vaughan & Ronnie Earl) on Ron Levy's Wild Kingdom by Ron Levy's Wild Kingdom
Coconut Milk on Mo' Blues & Grooves by Ron Levy's Wild Kingdom
Chronic Late Arriver on Mo' Blues & Grooves by Ron Levy's Wild Kingdom
Smoke & Fire on Mo' Blues & Grooves by Ron Levy's Wild Kingdom
Smoke 'N Fire on B-3 Blues And Grooves by Ron Levy's Wild Kingdom
After Midnight Groove on After Midnight Grooves by Ron Levy's Wild Kingdom
Little Rock on Mo' Blues & Grooves by Ron Levy's Wild Kingdom
Organ Colossus on Funky Soul Grooves by Ron Levy's Wild Kingdom

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Discography


Title Artist Year Type
Latin A-Licious GrooveRon Levy's Wild Kingdom2012Album
Voodoo BoogalooRon Levy's Wild Kingdom2005Album
Best of RLWKRon Levy's Wild Kingdom2004Album
After Midnight GroovesRon Levy's Wild Kingdom2004Album
Green Eyed SoulRon Levy's Wild Kingdom2003Album
Finding My WayRon Levy's Wild Kingdom2003Album
Ron Levy's Wild Kingdom "Live!"Ron Levy's Wild Kingdom2001Album
GreaZe Is What's GoodRon Levy's Wild Kingdom1998Album
Zim Zam Zoom, Acid Blues On B3Ron Levy's Wild Kingdom1996Album
B-3 Blues And GroovesRon Levy's Wild Kingdom1993Album
Safari To New OrleansRon Levy's Wild Kingdom1988Album
Ron Levy's Wild Kingdom Featuring Ronnie Earl, Kim Wilson, Wayne Bennett, Jimmie VaughanRon Levy's Wild Kingdom Featuring Ronnie Earl, Kim Wilson, Wayne Bennett, Jimmie Vaughan1987Album
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