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Ralph Irizarry... |
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| Age: | 54 years old |
| Sex: | Male |
| Location: | BROOKLYN, New York |
| Country: |  United States |
| Height: | 0' 0" |
| Zodiac: |  Cancer (Jun 21 - Jul 22) |
| Last Login: | Nov 5, 2008 (416 days back) |
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About Me |
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| Plain MySpace Layouts by Iron Spider Ralph Irizarry, recognized worldwide as an excellent percussionist, first fell in love with the timbal at an early age when his father coincidentally brought home a set received as payment for a debt. A self-taught musician, Irizarry has developed a highly efficient and personalized style of playing while leaving an enduring mark on the artists with whom he has collaborated. His love for the instrument evolved into a full-fledged passion that has fueled his career since 1970. Irizarry admits, without reservation, that this passion has been all consuming since he was a youngster, and is the same passion that he infuses now into his music.Born in New York's Spanish Harlem, Ralph Irizarry's family first moved to Brooklyn and then briefly to Queens, before finally relocating in Puerto Rico in 1970. There, he spent three years immersed in music and gained the knowledge and experience that eventually granted him the opportunity to join Ponce's La Terrífica, as well as sitting in with such prestigious aggregations as El Gran Combo and Sonora Ponceña.In 1974, Ralph Irizarry returned to New York City to pursue a career as a professional musician. After playing with local groups for almost four years, his break finally came when Ray Barretto invited him to join his top-rated orchestra. Shortly afterward, they were in studio recording the first of six productions. In April of 1983, Rubén Blades sought out Irizarry to join in the formation of Seís Del Solar. This association lasted for fourteen years and consisted of intense performing and traveling as well as the production of eight recordings. After Blades left and with his encouragement, the group continued performing and recorded two Latin jazz albums.Ralph Irizarry has performed, recorded and toured with the likes of Bebo Valdés, Harry Belafonte, David Byrne, Celia Cruz, Paquito D'Rivera, Juan Luis Guerra, Earl Klug, Israel López "Cachao", Wynton Marsalis, Paul Simon and many others. He has appeared on the Johnny Carson Show and the David Letterman Show, as well as Don Francisco's Sábado Gigante and Raul Velasco's Siempre en Domingo. Irizarry has been featured in the major motion film The Mambo Kings and documentaries such as Belafonte's Routes of Rhythm, Cachao's Como Mi Rítmo No Hay Dos and The Life of Ruben Blades. |
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I'd like to meet:http://youtube.com/watch?v=4TJClcfhMRM |
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Heroes:RALPH IRIZARRY & TIMBALAYE (bomba)-2000 juana diaz.. Add to My Profile | More Videos RALPH IRIZARRY & TIMBALAYE-(PLENA) .. Add to My Profile | More Videos |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| MaritalStatus: | Married |
| Ethnicity: | Latino / Hispanic |
| SexualOrientation: | Straight |
| Children: | Proud parent |
| Occupation: | Timbalero |
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Ruben Blades, Cachao, Paoli Mejias, Eddie Palmieri, Jorge Gonzalez, Johnny Pacheco, Johnny Rodriguez Jr, Richie Flores, Rey De Jesus, Waldo Chavez, Pepe Espinosa & Timbakó, Ruben Rodriguez, Joey De Leon, Jr, Rafael, Julito Rivera, calixto, eric velez, George Balmaseda, Bobby Valentin, Tycoon Percussion, Charlie, Orestes Vilato, Marvin Diz, Papo De Leon, GRACIE, Pablo Aubia, EDGAR689, Nancy, Víctor Morles, Yoko La Japonesa Salsera, DANIEL IRIGOYEN, Raciel Alvarez, Super Friends, LPP_Ademir, HENRYPR, calixto, Georgie Padilla, Jose, GENE PERRY, carlitolp, Rodrigo Vásquez, REUEL RIVERA, Awilda "La Cantante" Morales, Mike, Cabijazz, Pepe Espinosa, Yago Avelar, Ernie Conga, Gonzalo, candombe, Gerson, Lee, Allan Johnston, Viviana Ramírez, Johanna Castaneda, New Swing Sextet, Jesus Moreno, silvestre martinez, AFINCANDO, Cornelio, osman, Gilberto Acen, La Internacional Sonora Show, ~Lori~, Ronnie, Homero y Una Noche Nada Mas, Gilmar Gomes
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