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Ralph Towner

acg, *1940 US, Chehalis, Washington
Musician / Composer / Arranger of Jazz

Ralph Towner (March 1, 1940, Chehalis, Washington) is an American multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger and bandleader. He plays the twelve-string guitar, classical guitar, piano, synthesizer, percussion and trumpet.

     
Instruments
  • Acoustic guitar
  • Piano
  • Guitar
  • Synthesizer
  • French horn
Genres
  • Jazz
  • Folk
  • World
  • Classical
  • Electronic
Plays With
Atmospheres
Gary Burton & Friends
MGT
Oregon
Ralph Towner / Solstice
The Winter Consort
Clive Stevens & Friends
Popular Tracks   
Father Time on Travel Guide by Ralph Towner, Wolfgang Muthspiel & Slava Grigoryan
My Foolish Heart on My Foolish Heart by Ralph Towner
Sacred Place on Chiaroscuro by Ralph Towner & Paolo Fresu
Four Comets I on Anthem by Ralph Towner
Nimbus on Solstice by Ralph Towner
Backé on If You Look Far Enough by Arild Andersen, Ralph Towner & Naná Vasconcelos
The Sacred Place (reprise) on Chiaroscuro by Ralph Towner & Paolo Fresu
Duende on Travel Guide by Ralph Towner, Wolfgang Muthspiel & Slava Grigoryan
Two Poets on My Foolish Heart by Ralph Towner
Oceanus on Solstice by Ralph Towner

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Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
AmericasAgustín Barrios Mangoré, Heitor Villa-Lobos, Alberto Ginastera, Leo Brouwer, Ralph Towner, Jose Fernandez Bardesio2017Album
My Foolish HeartRalph Towner2017Album
DuendeJavier Girotto, Aires Tango with Ralph Towner2016Album
Travel GuideRalph Towner / Wolfgang Muthspiel / Slava Grigoryan2013Album
'O Pata PataMaria Pia De Vito & Huw Warren Feat. Ralph Towner2011Album
ChiaroscuroRalph Towner / Paolo Fresu2009Album
In ConcertRalph Towner2008Album
Time LineRalph Towner2006Album
SirokoOlivier Ker Ourio, Ralph Towner, Heiri Känzig2005Album
Ralph TownerRalph Towner2004Compil.
Songs Without EndMarc Copland, Ralph Towner2002Album
AnthemRalph Towner2001Album
Move To The GroovePat Metheny & The Heath Brothers + Ralph Towner & Charlie Haden2000Album
Nomad's NotebookAndy Middleton Featuring Ralph Towner And Dave Holland1999Album
A Closer ViewRalph Towner / Gary Peacock1998Album
AnaRalph Towner1997Album
If Summer Had Its GhostsBill Bruford With Ralph Towner And Eddie Gomez1997Album
Lost And FoundRalph Towner1996Album
OracleGary Peacock / Ralph Towner1994Album
If You Look Far EnoughArild Andersen, Ralph Towner, Naná Vasconcelos1993Album
Open LetterRalph Towner1992Album
Un' Altra VitaRalph Towner1992Album
City Of EyesRalph Towner1989Album
Slide ShowRalph Towner, Gary Burton1986Album
WorksRalph Towner1984Compil.
Promotional Copy Not For Sale - SamplerRalph Towner1983Compil.
Tear It UpSimon & Bard Group with Ralph Towner1982Album
Blue SunRalph Towner1982Album
Five Years LaterRalph Towner / John Abercrombie1982Album
DépartAzimuth With Ralph Towner1980Album
Solo ConcertRalph Towner1980Album
Old Friends, New FriendsRalph Towner1979Album
BatikRalph Towner, Eddie Gomez, Jack DeJohnette1978Album
Solstice / Sound And ShadowsRalph Towner1977Album
Sargasso SeaJohn Abercrombie, Ralph Towner1976Album
Hotel Hello / MatchbookGary Burton, Steve Swallow, Ralph Towner1975Compil.
MatchbookRalph Towner, Gary Burton1975Album
SolsticeRalph Towner1975Album
DiaryRalph Towner1974Album
Trios / SolosRalph Towner With Glen Moore1973Album
Atmospheres and ImpressionsRalph Towner, Dan Portis-CathersAlbum
ECM Special IXRalph TownerCompil.
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