| Ronnie Free | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Ronald Guy Free |
| Born | January 15, 1936 |
| Origin | Charleston, South Carolina |
| Genres | Free Jazz |
| Occupations | Session musician |
| Instruments | drums |
| Years active | 1950s - 1990s |
| Associated acts | Mose Allison Sonny Clark Sal Salvador Woody Herman Oscar Pettiford |
Ronnie Free (born Ronald Guy Free on January 15, 1936, in Charleston, South Carolina) is an American jazz drummer. His recording credits date back to the 1950s, and has collaborated with several notable session musicians, including Mose Allison, Oscar Pettiford, pianist Sonny Clark, and Woody Herman.