For close to four decades, Ron Cole has been a musical powerhouse in Houston as both a performer and educator. Born in Chicago, and raised in Memphis, Ron moved to Houston to attend Texas Southern University.

He was a member of “The Ocean of Soul” and “The TSU Jazz Ensemble,” and graduated with a BA in Music Education (All Levels, both Vocal as well as Instrumental.) Ron went on to serve The Houston Independent School District (HISD) as General Music Instructor, Choral Director, and Band Director for 31 years. On the performing side, Ron is an outstanding musical director, keyboardist and vocalist.

In addition to his own bands, he has performed with such famed celebrities as Al Green, Prince, The Bar Kays, Brothers Johnson, Chic, and The Calvin Owens Blues Orchestra. Over the past decade, Ron has performed (and once served as Musical Director) with The Motown BACE Orchestra at the annual Miller Outdoor Theatre Motown Extravaganza.

Ron is a member of the prestigious music fraternity Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. Barry and Bobbie Sea are thrilled to have added Ron to The Barry Sea Paradox because of his great, diversified talents, as well as his in-depth knowledge, and outstanding team spirit and dedication.