By DIANE RUSSELL //
Ron Artis II presented his new album, "Love is Love" with the addition of The Strings of Life (cellist Heather Blackburn, violinists Adam Lamotte & Jennifer Estrin, viola player Julie Asparro, and double bassist Jim Prescott) and flugelhorn player Max Ribner. This was a beautifully intimate concert and a dramatic shift from Ron's signature blues and soul sound. The CD is available now at Music Millennium. Ron's next Portland performance will be at the Jack London on November 1st.