Ronald Bruner Jr. facts for kids
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Ronald Bruner Jr.
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Bruner performing with The Stanley Clarke Band in June 2010
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| Birth name | Ronald Ray Bruner Jr. |
| Born | October 5, 1982 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Instruments | Drums |
| Years active | 2000–present |
Ronald Ray Bruner Jr. (born October 5, 1982) is an amazing American musician. He is a talented drummer, a person who writes music (composer), and a music producer. Ronald is known for his incredible drumming skills.
In 2010, Ronald was part of a band called The Stanley Clarke Band. Their album won a special award called a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Jazz Album. This shows how talented he is!
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About Ronald Bruner Jr.
Ronald comes from a very musical family. His younger brother is Stephen Bruner, who you might know as Thundercat. Another brother is Jameel Bruner, also known as Kintaro.
The West Coast Get Down
Ronald often plays music with his brother Thundercat. He also performs with other great musicians like Kamasi Washington and his cousin Terrace Martin. They are all part of a group of jazz musicians from Los Angeles called the West Coast Get Down.
In 2015, Ronald played drums on Kamasi Washington's album, The Epic. This album was a big success and helped many people discover their music.
Ronald's Music
Ronald Bruner Jr. has released his own music and played on many other artists' albums. He is a very busy and in-demand drummer.
His Own Album
Ronald released his own studio album called Triumph on March 3, 2017. This album shows his skills not just as a drummer, but also as a composer.
Playing with Other Artists
Ronald has played drums on many albums for famous musicians. Here are a few examples:
- In 2007, he played on The Proclamation by Kamasi Washington.
- He was the drummer for The Stanley Clarke Band album in 2010, which won a Grammy.
- He played on Seeds from the Underground by Kenny Garrett in 2012.
- In 2015, he contributed to The Epic by Kamasi Washington.
- He also played on Velvet Portraits by Terrace Martin in 2016.
- In 2018, he was part of Kamasi Washington's album Heaven and Earth.
- More recently, he played on It Is What It Is by his brother Thundercat in 2020.
- He also played on Fearless Movement by Kamasi Washington in 2024.
Ronald Bruner Jr. continues to be an important part of the music world. He inspires many young drummers and musicians.
