From the Pittsburgh, PA area originally, Ron Affif is one of the most respected jazz musicians on the NYC jazz scene. The nephew of guitarist Ron Anthony (who played with George Shearing and Frank Sinatra), Ron Affif received his first guitar lesson from his uncle when he was 12. Affif is considered one the best bop-based guitarist playing today whose style was influenced by both Joe Pass and George Benson. He has recorded several critically acclaimed albums for the Pablo label.