Musicians · 1927–2021

Ralph Carmichael

American composer and arranger of both secular pop music and contemporary Christian music (1927–2021)

Born
27 May 1927
Quincy
Died
18 October 2021
Camarillo
Country
United States
Active
1951–2021
Discography
7 albums

Biography

Ralph Carmichael was a jazz musician. Ralph Carmichael was born on 27 May 1927 in Quincy and died on 18 October 2021 in Camarillo. The discography here lists 7 albums, from “The Cross and the Switchblade” (1970) to “The Blob (And Other Creepy Sounds)” (2006). Honours include Gospel Music Hall of Fame.

Ralph Carmichael (May 27, 1927 – October 18, 2021) was an American composer and arranger of both secular pop music and contemporary Christian music. He is regarded as one of the pioneers of contemporary Christian music.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

The Cross and the Switchblade 1970
The Electric Symphony (The Moog Synthesizer) 1970
Natural High 1971
Christmas Spirit (…My Kind of Feeling!) 1984
Ten More Songs for You 1989
Big Band Gospel: Strike Up The Band With The Ralph Carmichael Big Band 1994
The Blob (And Other Creepy Sounds) 2006

Also plays on

Albums where Ralph Carmichael is credited as a sideman

Awards

  • Gospel Music Hall of Fame

Frequently asked questions

When and where was Ralph Carmichael born?

Ralph Carmichael was born 27 May 1927 in Quincy.

What are Ralph Carmichael's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include The Cross and the Switchblade (1970), The Electric Symphony (The Moog Synthesizer) (1970), Natural High (1971), Christmas Spirit (…My Kind of Feeling!) (1984) and Ten More Songs for You (1989).

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