Jazz / Standards, Traditional Pop, Jazz Instrument, Piano Jazz
Derek Boulton Producer
Michael Frith Illustrations
Ralph Sharon Trio
Ralph Sharon Piano, Leader, Arranger
Jack Parnell drums
Lennie Bush bass
To the uninitiated, The Ralph Sharon Trio has absolutely nothing to prove on this, the trio's fifth CD in Avid's re-released, 'The Magic Of' series. These fine musicians, pianist and arranger Ralph Sharon, drummer Jack Parnell and bassist Lennie Bush are at the top of their form in playing their own personal, musical tribute to the vast repertoire and beautiful melodies of Jerome Kern.
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 |
