His legacy lives on in the venue which remains firmly on the cutting edge of the jazz scene. Ronnie however battled with depression and his untimely death from suicide in 1996 left the jazz community bereft of a respected leader. Ronnie was beloved by many, from the great and famous, to the many hard-up musicians he helped. The venue has also hosted superstars from other genres, including Jimi Hendrix – his last performance before his death – Prince and Lady Gaga. Artists included Miles Davis, Oscar Peterson, Chet Baker, Ella Fitzgerald, Roland Kirk, Van Morrison, Buddy Rich and Nina Simone. Since then, Ronnie Scott’s Club has played host to the world’s greatest jazz legends, pioneering the trans-Atlantic music trade and promotion of black artists and musicians. Chrystale Wilson - Despite small roles in several B-movies and some behind-the-scenes work as a set decorator on various films, its easy to say The Players Club was Wilsons career. They were inspired by the vibrant post-war jazz venues they discovered on New York’s 52nd Street. The film not only shines a light on the world-famous club’s 60-year history and the uncompromising people who made it into an institution, but on the inner darkness that Ronnie lived with throughout his life, as he battled with mental illness, a battle he ultimately lost.Ī revered tenor saxophonist in his own right, Ronnie Scott founded the club in London’s Soho with fellow musician and business partner Peter King. Featuring evocative unseen archive, standout live performances that make you feel as if you are in the front row and interviews with music industry legends including Quincy Jones and Sonny Rollins. The global musical legacy of Ronnie Scott and his famous jazz club are celebrated in this feature documentary from Oliver Murray ( The Quiet One). This is something that I don’t hear about too much.A celebration of the global musical legacy of Ronnie Scott and his famous jazz club. Chrystal Wilson played the hell out this role and made me hate her lol another thing is she exposed a light on female predators, because she definitely had predatory behavior towards women. Yes she was a villain but she also gave us some legendary scenes. Ronnie was fly, shiesty, and about a bag. Chrystale Wilson and Lisa Raye as Ronnie and Diamond in The Player’s Club film I Love Old School Music spoke exclusively to Chrystale Wilson, best known for her role of Ronnie on the classic film, The Player’s Club about her work on the film and the truth behind the fight scene with Lisa Raye’s character, Diamond. Imo, the only good acting LisaRaye gave was the fighting scenes, I’m sorry. LisaRaye’s acting left a lot to be desired. Reactions 1,441 68 30 1,411 Alleybux 55,500 Today at 10:20 AM 1 We all know The Players Club is a staple in most Black homes. She couldn’t act her way out of a paper bag. Diamond vs Ronnie (Players Club) Thread starter AgentofChaos Start date Today at 10. Diamond was beautiful and I loved that she was ambitious but she was BORING, and let’s call a spade a spade, LisaRaye’s acting left a lot to be desired. Now although we know Diamond was the lead character I am of the minority opinion that Ronnie overtook her and became the leading lady of the movie. Chrystale Wilson sizzled on our movie screens year after year in the early 2000s with scene stealing roles as the voluptuous Villain. Most melanated people with a sense of culture and pride can drop a line from the movie at the drop of a dime. We all know The Players Club is a staple in most Black homes.
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