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Ralph plays Selmer Paris Saxophones exclusively. |
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| Location: | New Jersey |
| Country: |  United States |
| Last Login: | Jul 17, 2008 (127 days back) |
About Me |
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Saxophonist Ralph Bowen made his mark on the New York jazz scene in the mid-1980s recording four records for Bluenote as co-leader of OTB-Out of the Blue. He then began touring and recording with pianists Horace Silver (3 yrs)and Michel Camilo(16 yrs). In the 1990s, Bowen performed and recorded with Renee Rosnes, Hank Jones, Orrin Evans, Jim Beard, Shirley Scott, Benny Carter,and Trudy Pitts. He also began associations with bassist Charles Fambrough and pianist Orrin Evans, recording numerous CDs together in a variety of settings. With Evans, Bowen has recorded numerous cds for the Criss Cross label. Free Trade, an all-Canadian co-led quintet, recorded a self-titled CD and toured Canada in 1994. The CD won the Canadian Juno award for best mainstream jazz album. In the late 1990s, Bowen joined the Ralph Peterson Jr. Fo'tet, recording the recently released CD Back to Stay, featuring Michael Brecker. Bowen is also a co-leader of LUPARK, a Philly based jazz/funk/hip-hop/soul ... band along with Orrin Evans, Donald Edwards, and JD Walter. Bowen's fourth solo cd on the Criss Cross label entitled "Keep the Change" features Ryan Kisor, Gregory Hucthinson, Rueben Rogers, and Orrin Evans. His latest recording featuring Sam Yahel, Dana Hall, John Swana, and Peter Bernstien entitled "Five" is due for release May 20, '08 on the Criss Cross Label.**EQUIPMENT: TENOR: Selmer Paris Tenor Saxophone, Reference 36 Flamingo; Selmer Paris MK VI Circa 230K; Vandoren T25 and T55 Tenor Saxophone Mouthpieces, Vandoren Masters Ligature, Vandoren Java 4 reeds. ALTO: Selmer Paris Alto Saxophone, Reference 54 "Kookaburra";Vandoren V5 A45 and V16 8S Alto Saxophone Mouthpieces; Vandoren Optimum Ligature; Vandoren Java 3 reeds. SOPRANO: Selmer Paris Soprano Saxophone; Vandoren S25 Soprano Saxophone Mouthpiece; Vandoren Optimum Ligature; Vandoren Blue Box 3 reeds. |
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My Interests |
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Music:Member Since: 8/15/2006Band Website: ralphbowen.com Band Members: "MOVIN ON": Jim Beard, pno; Jon Herington, gtr; Anthony Jackson, bs; and Ben Perowski, dr."A MORNING VIEW": Jim Beard, pno; Charles Fambrough, bs; and Bill Stewart, dr."SOUL PROPRIETOR": John Swana, tpt; Sam Yahel, org; Peter Bernstein, gtr; and Brian Blade, dr."KEEP THE CHANGE": Ryan kisor, trumpet; Gregory Hutchinson, drums; Rueben Rogers, bass; Orrin Evans, piano."FIVE" : John Swana, trumpet; Sam Yahel, Organ; Dana Hall, drums; Peter Bernstein, guitar. Influences: King Curtis, Stan Getz, Earl Bostic, Zoot Sims, Cannonball Adderly, Pat LaBarbera (teacher of 8 years), Sonny Stitt, Bird, and Trane. Studies with Richard House, Phil Nimmons, Jim Blackley, Pat LaBarbera (privately), David Baker, Eugene Rousseau (Indiana University), Bob Mintzer, James Scott, and Robert Dick (Rutgers University). Sounds Like: Hopefully a mixture of many and a bit of myself. Record Label: Criss Cross Jazz Records Type of Label: Indie |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Jazz / Funk / Latin) |
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jerzee boi, Orrin Evans, Megs, Pat Labarbera, Don Thompson, JD Walter, Conrad Herwig, Greg Osby, TIM WARFIELD, J.D.Allen, Brian Lynch / Eddie Palmieri Project, Jim Brenan, David Liebman, Anthony Jackson Tribute, Billy Childs, Jon Herington, Ortliebs Jazz Haus, Eric Revis, Todd G, Sean Jones, John Swana, Steve Wilson, Donald Edwards, Jim Beard, ~♥ KiKi ♥~, Troy Roberts, Peppe Merolla Drummer, Clinician, Educator, songs by reiter/samuel, Vince di Mura, Brink Man Ship, Steve Amirault, Joel Frahm, saxmatt, Von Thadden, DANIEL SAX, John Ricci, Patricia Moreno, Michael Karn, Dan Forshaw, Osaka Girochin, Frank Fontaine, AngelCaprice, Ralph Geddes, urban sax, Duo Session, Roger Rocha, Ben Byrne, Jake Julius Jones, Fred Di Crasto, Luca Napoli, Francesco, Wayne Escoffery, Dini, Wayne de Silva, Mike Smith Saxophone, Alessandro Carabelli, Don Guinta, VandorenUSA, Dave Sayers, Brian Taylor Music, Big Nancy, Chris Brown, John Tank, Ryan Cohan, Malika Zarra, Cliff Almond, Ben Wolfe, Luiz Santos Music
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RALPH BOWEN's profile has been tagged with the following keywords. Click a tag to search for profiles with the same tags. alto saxophone mouthpieces, saxophone mouthpiece, selmer paris, charles fambrough, soprano saxophone, ralph bowen, sam yahel, john swana, new york jazz, tenor saxophone, michel camilo, michael brecker, renee rosnes, orrin evans, horace silver, ryan kisor, donald edwards, jim beard, dana hall, ralph peterson |
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