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Ron Kerber

by Skip Spratt

Ron Kerber has carved out an enviable niche for himself on the Philadelphia music scene over the last 20 years. Although Philly is home, Ron has far-reaching fingers – ; having toured or performed with artists such as Rod Stewart, Aretha Franklin, Sheena Easton, Roger Daltry, and The Temptations. He has recorded with Vanessa Williams, Patti LaBelle, Regina Belle, Teddy Prendergrass and Kool and the Gang. He also has an endless list of jingle and commercial credits. Many saxophonists might also recognize Ron Kerber as being the co-author and transcriber of "The Best of David Sanborn" for MCA Music Publishing. Although his list of credits is extensive, it is not limited to an association with pop and rock performers.

Until recently, Ron has been a contributing member of the contemporary jazz band "Pieces of a Dream." His arrangement of "How Do We Keep the Music Playing" has received critical acclaim and continues to get regular airplay on smooth jazz radio stations across the country. Ron is also comfortable playing various woodwinds with performers such as Tony Bennett, Johnny Mathis, Dionne Warwick or Burt Bacharach in the casino showrooms of nearby Atlantic City. Factor in his appearances with Manhattan Transfer, the Philadelphia Opera Company and the Philly Pops and you will begin to see what depth Ron Kerber has as a saxophonist and woodwind doubler.

Ron Kerber has been in high demand as one of Philadelphia's top musicians for quite some time. Many refer to Ron as a "great musician" rather than calling him simply a "saxophone player". He is equally adept at composing, arranging, producing or doubling. He is the past-president of the Mid-Atlantic branch of NARAS (Grammy Awards) and is an assistant professor at the University of the Arts, where he teaches lessons, small groups, and classes in theory and advanced improvisation.