By Michael J. West Ronnie Cuber performing at the 2011 Newport Jazz Festival (photo: Ben Johnson) Ronnie Cuber, a baritone saxophonist with a wide and versatile range on his instrument, died October 8 at his studio in New York City. He was 80. His death was announced by his longtime friend and colleague, pianist Eddie Palmieri, on social media. Cause of death was not disclosed; however, per journalist Marc Myers, Cuber had been suffering from complications related to a fall he took in 2020. Though he also played tenor and soprano saxes, as well as clarinet and flute, Cuber was one of a relativ…