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Ralph Burns
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Pianists · 1922–2001

Ralph Burns

American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger (1922-2001)

Born
29 June 1922
Newton
Died
21 November 2001
Los Angeles
Country
United States
Active
1939–
Record labels
Verve Records
Discography
4 albums

Biography

Ralph Burns was a jazz musician who played piano. Ralph Burns was born on 29 June 1922 in Newton and died on 21 November 2001 in Los Angeles. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Verve Records. The discography here lists 4 albums, from “Free Forms By Ralph Burns” (1951) to “Bijou” (1999). Honours include Academy Award for Best Original Song Score (1973), Emmy Award and David di Donatello for Best Foreign Music Score.

Ralph Joseph P. Burns (June 29, 1922 – November 21, 2001) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Free Forms By Ralph Burns 1951
Ralph Burns Among The JATPs 1955
Bijou 1999
The Muppets Take Manhattan

Also plays on

Albums where Ralph Burns is credited as a sideman

1959 The Great Wide World of Quincy Jones — Quincy Jones arranger
1959 The Genius of Ray Charles — Ray Charles arranger
1960 The Genius Hits the Road — Ray Charles arranger
1961 Genius + Soul = Jazz — Ray Charles arranger
1962 Nina Simone Sings Ellington — Nina Simone arranger, conductor
1963 I Wanna Be Around — Tony Bennett arranger

Awards

Historic 78 rpm records

  • SOMEBODY LOVES ME Woody Herman and the V-DISC All Stars · Woody Herman · Billy Harris… archive.org ↗
  • Skyscraper "Flip" Phillips Fliptet · Phillips · Bauer · Neil Hefti · Aaron… · 1944 archive.org ↗
  • Pappilloma "Flip" Phillips Fliptet · Joe Phillips · Neil Hefti · Aaron Sachs ·… · 1944 archive.org ↗
  • BOB'S BELIEF FLIP PHILLIPS FLIPTET · Neil Hefti · Bill Shine · Joe Phillips ·… · 1944 archive.org ↗
  • Popsie Chubby Jackson Sextet · Joe "Flip" Phillips · Chubby Jackson · Dave… · 1944 archive.org ↗
  • "POPSIE" CHUBBY JACKSON SEXTET · Chubby Jackson · Dave Tough · Ralph Burns ·… · 1944 archive.org ↗
  • I GOTCHA' COVERED Chubby Jackson Sextet · Chubby Jackson · Dave Tough · Ralph Burns ·… · 1944 archive.org ↗
  • BASS FACE Chubby Jackson Sextet · Chubby Jackson · Dave Tough · Ralph Burns ·… · 1944 archive.org ↗

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Ralph Burns play?

Ralph Burns is known for playing piano.

When and where was Ralph Burns born?

Ralph Burns was born 29 June 1922 in Newton.

What are Ralph Burns's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Free Forms By Ralph Burns (1951), Ralph Burns Among The JATPs (1955), Bijou (1999) and The Muppets Take Manhattan.

External links

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