mjzee Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Ralph Sharon, Tony Bennett’s longtime accompanist, who in the early 1960s persuaded Mr. Bennett to sing a song originally written for a Wagnerian contralto — about the fond intersection of a large muscle in the chest with a Northern California city — and in so doing created a Grammy-winning standard, died on March 31 at his home in Boulder, Colo. He was 91. NYT obituary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul secor Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 I've probably heard him many times over the years, but never took notice of what he played. I guess that's an appreciation of the art of what he did - accompanying singers (mostly one singer). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardbopjazz Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clunky Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 He lead a decent session with Lucky Thompson and Eddie Costa !!! called "Around The World In Jazz" - Rama, reissued by Freshsound. I have it on a nice Columbia UK pressing which sounds lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duaneiac Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 He recorded a series of piano trio albums each saluting the work of a different composer. They are mainstream jazz, but each is worth a listen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin V Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 I've meant for a while to pick up one of his leader dates after hearing him on Johnny Hartman's Songs from the Heart. Thank you for the music, Mr. Sharon, and rest in peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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