Ron Pirtle is a jazz bass player working in and around Florida's Space Coast. He works as a sideman with virtually every pickup jazz group in Cocoa Beach and leads his own group called The Ron Pirtle Quintet. Here are some comments from some of Ron's admirers: “ He plays with such enthusiasm and fury, that one never has to ask, `Where's the one?` ” --- Richard Gangi, Jazzreview.com “ ...one of the most sought-after jazz bassists in Brevard County. ” --- Joan Bixby, Florida Today “ Ronnie is one of the hardest swinging bass players on the Space Coast. It's always a pleasure working with him. ” --- Al Stevens, jazz pianist The Ron Pirtle Quintet consists of Ron at the bass (and the helm) with Stan Soloko on drums, one of several local players on piano and the swinging and highly compatible tenor saxophones of Brad Baker and Paul Polanski. “ ...the premiere jazz ensemble of Brevard County in Florida ” --- Susan Merritt, President, The Jazz Arts Music Society of Palm Beach, FL “ This band has really got it going on. They are exhuberant, upbeat and appeal to all ages. ” --- Linda Peterson, jazz pianist, vocalist “ They are fantastic. It's obvious that they are delighted to play with each other. They seem to inspire each other. ” --- Helen Inglis, former director, The Space Coast Jazz Society