Ronald Bickel is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Ron has had a long and distinguished career as both a musical performer and a teacher. As a performer, he has played at premier venues of Pittsburgh, including Heinz Hall, Benedum Center, Carnegie Music Hall, Syria Mosque, Stanley Theater, on radio, television and movies (most recently seen in “Cemetery Club” with Ellen Burstin and Danny Aiello). He has performed with such diverse artists as Mel Torme, Rodney Dangerfield, Michel LeGrande, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Liberace, The Skyliners (featured on their hit record, “Since I Fell For You”), Billy Eckstine, Glenn Miller Orchestra (Ray McKinley), Little Anthony and the Imperials, Mickey Rooney, Jimmy Dorsey Band, The Flamingos, The Modernairs and Bobby Vinton. As a jazz performer, Ron has played with Chet Baker,Larry Coryell, Buddy DeFranco, Mel Torme, Jimmy Ponder, Don Aliquo, Joe Negri, Roger Humphries, Al Dowe, Etta Cox and many other notable jazz musicians. He has performed with his own group in concert at the Nemicolin Jazz Festival, Three Rivers Arts Festival, Shadyside Arts Festival, Penn State University, University of Pittsburgh, as well as in prominent night clubs. Mr. Bickel has also been active as a composer and arranger.