Jazz / Traditional Pop, Jazz Instrument, Piano Jazz
Derek Boulton Producer
Dick Lewzey Mixing
Jack Parnell Drums, Producer
Lennie Bush Bass
Michael Frith Illustrations
Ralph Sharon Piano, Leader, Arranger
Ralph Sharon Trio
Avid's fourth CD in it's Ralph Sharon Trio re-release programme could easily have been called The Magic Of Ralph Sharon, such is the exquisite nature of the great man's masterful piano playing as he takes on the music of America's superb songwriter Irving Berlin.
In attendance once again are his friends, the wonderfully gifted musicians Jack Parnell on drums and Lennie Bush on bass, all providing the unusual delicacy and craftsmanship which the arrangements demand.
Ralph Sharon
Active Decades: '50s, '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s and '00s
Born: Sep 17, 1923 in London, England
Genre: Jazz
Styles: Jazz Instrument, Piano Jazz, Standards, Traditional Pop
Ralph Sharon made his professional debut with Ted Heath in 1946, then moved on to Frank Weir's orchestra before leading his own sextet. He moved to the U.S. in 1953, where he initially worked as an accompanist to Chris Connor. In 1957, he became musical director and pianist for Tony Bennett. He acquired American citizenship in 1958. In 1965, he and Bennett split up, but they got back together in 1979 and have stayed together since. Sharon has also led various groups and made many recordings as a leader.
---William Ruhlmann, All Music Guide |
