Ron Haynes

(Bio as October 2026)

Ron Haynes (Trumpet) Born and raised on the westside of Chicago, Ron Haynes began his career as a trumpeter while in his teens, performing with various blues artists. He studied at Shaw University, then transferred to North Carolina Central University where he studied under jazz great Dr. Donald Byrd. Ron was horn section leader for Bernie Mac’s Midnight Mac with Bernie Mac, and later joined the Ohio Players. While playing with Liquid Soul, their CD Here’s the Deal was Grammy-nominated for Best Contemporary Jazz Album in 2001. Ron has worked with Ramsey Lewis, being featured on Urban Knights IV.