Ronnie Laws

Ronald "Ronnie" Laws (born October 3, 1950 in Houston, Texas) is an American jazz, blues and funk musician. He is the younger brother of jazz flautist Hubert Laws.

In 1972, Laws joined the fledgling group Earth, Wind & Fire, playing saxophone and flute on their album Last Days And Time. He left the band soon afterwards, long before they achieved their huge commercial success.

In 1976, he began his solo career with the album Pressure Sensitive.

His most famous instrumental song, 'Always There,' became an instant jazz-funk classic, covered by numerous artists.

Laws has also recorded with numerous other artists, including Arthur Adams, Howard Hewett, Ramsey Lewis, Jeff Lorber, Hugh Masekela, Alphonse Mouzon, David Sea, and Sister Sledge.