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RALPH BOWEN
Jazz / Funk / Latin

RB plays Selmer Paris Saxes & Vandoren reeds & MPs



New Jersey
United States

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Last Login:  6/29/2009
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Member Since8/15/2006
Band Websitewww.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.
InfluencesKing 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 LikeHopefully a mixture of many and a bit of myself.
Record LabelPosi-tone Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   About RALPH BOWEN
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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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Tyler Farr





Jun 29 2009 9:31 PM

Just stopping by to let you know your new CD is KILLER! Thanks for the inspiration.
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Jun 28 2009 5:07 AM

Thanks for the add & your friendship!  Hope you are having a great weekend.
-Tracy


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Jun 19 2009 6:30 AM

Thanks a lot for friendship! Pleasure meeting you. Great music here, and killing solo on Soul Proprietor!
Peace,
Zulf
Carlos Skinfill





Jun 19 2009 2:43 AM

Introducing The New Dream Cymbal Set Up.
Blessings.

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Jun 6 2009 9:27 AM

gracias por tu companerismo y buen comentario!

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mantener contacto!
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Jun 5 2009 8:07 PM

Hi there! I would like to be add in your friend list and show you my musicas.
thanks Until soon.
Lihoshva Vladimir





May 24 2009 5:46 AM

Hi, Ralph! Very good jazz music! You have a nice sound! Thank you for friendship!
Pat





May 24 2009 1:07 AM

Please check out the eCard below for the great lineup of musicians I’m going to be working with at the Iridium Jazz Club on June 16th.

I am so excited!

Peace,

Pat Holley

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Tim Price





May 17 2009 7:09 PM

Great hearing you at CapeMay and talking a bit.

Hope all is well and cool. Best always.
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May 7 2009 4:39 AM

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Apr 29 2009 3:27 PM

listened to the tracks several times this morning, shows great love and respect for the music, truly inspired playing...
ROBERT





Apr 23 2009 7:28 PM

Thank You for Your Friendship....PEACE....Robert..
Paolo Gialdi





Apr 23 2009 1:08 PM

...thanks for the add...greetings from Bassa Padana..
Pascal





Mar 26 2009 10:37 PM

Bonjour Ralph
Thanks for the friendly add
I really appreciate your so good sound
Best wishes from France
Pascal
Steve Nieves





Mar 26 2009 7:57 PM

Oh man, your solo on "Soul Proprietor" is burning! That's what I'm talkin' 'bout!
Steve Nieves





Mar 26 2009 7:27 PM

Great swingin' sounds Ralph. A driving rhythm section always brings a smile to my face!
Peace
Mila_Jazz





Mar 6 2009 8:47 AM

Hello Ralph,

Thank you for your wonderful music, and for being my friend!

I wish you a happy weekend!

Greetings from Barcelona.
Mila.


Jazz in Marciac





Feb 25 2009 9:40 AM

Merci pour l'amitié!
Jazz in Marciac thanks you for your support and your friendship!
Roberto Rebufello Fiello





Feb 15 2009 8:51 PM

Thank you very much for your friendship!
Ciao,
Fiello.
Clemens Zecha





Feb 10 2009 8:01 AM

Hey Ralph,
Amazing and really beautiful
playing tonight. I love it..
clemens
Vince di Mura





Feb 2 2009 12:57 PM

Just sending good vibes. Enjoyed hearing you play a while back and my God, Gorden is just a beautiful young man. God bless you both. Peace.
Vince
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Jan 29 2009 9:34 AM

thanks for the add.

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Jan 25 2009 9:37 AM

THE BEST REGUARDS GREAT sounds you have here !



Bye and.. Good Sound CiaO...1000 ThanK
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Jan 18 2009 6:53 AM

Hi Ralph, I'm the guy that drove u to the Pittsburgh Airport after uplayed w/ Orren Evans & the Erie Pa Jazz fest. Hope ur well, love the music.
Harmony & Blessings my friend: Stephen
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