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30 de abr. de 2023 · Drummer Ralph Humphrey, known for his playing with the Don Ellis Big Band and Frank Zappa, died on April 25, 2023. Born in Berkeley, Cal. In 1944, Humphrey played clarinet in Dixieland bands in his early teens.
2 de may. de 2024 · The Remo family mourns the passing of Ralph Humphrey. Ralph was a giant among drummers and educators. A true gentleman, gracious, humble, inquisitive, and kind, Ralph was one of the best of the best in all aspects of music and life.
Drummer Ralph Humphrey, known for his playing with the Don Ellis Big Band and Frank Zappa, died on April 25, 2023. Born in Berkeley, Cal. In 1944, Humphrey played clarinet in Dixieland bands in his early teens.
18 de abr. de 2023 · Ralph Humphrey, who had been undergoing cancer treatment, has entered hospice care. He's one of the first drummers I ever knew the name of, from Frank Zappa's album Apostrophé.
Fusion pioneer violinist Jean Luc Ponty and keyboardist George Duke had now joined Zappa, and the drummer was the technical wizard and fusion forefather Ralph Humphrey. Each Zappa drummer conformed to the requirements established by the drummers before him, but also added his own distinct voice.
RALPH HUMPHREY (1944 - 2023) was one of the greatest drummers of sophisticated progressive music playing with the likes of Frank Zappa, Wayne Shorter, and Do...
23 de abr. de 2023 · Ralph Humphrey. Ralph was a working professional drummer and teacher in Los Angeles. His background includes a variety of drumming experiences. His earlier work with the Don Ellis Big Band and Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention, among others, has given him the knowledge and expertise to speak, teach and write on the subject of ...
