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Percussionists · 1944–2011

Ralph MacDonald

Trinbagonian-American percussionist, songwriter, musical arranger, record producer, steelpan virtuoso and philanthropist

Born
15 March 1944
New York City
Died
18 December 2011
Stamford
Country
United States

Biography

Ralph MacDonald was a jazz musician who played percussion instrument and steelpan. Ralph MacDonald was born on 15 March 1944 in New York City and died on 18 December 2011 in Stamford. The music is usually filed under jazz and jazz fusion.

Ralph Anthony MacDonald (March 15, 1944 – December 18, 2011) was an American percussionist, steelpan virtuoso, songwriter, musical arranger, and record producer. His compositions include "Where Is the Love", a Grammy Award winner for the duet of Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway; "Just the Two of Us", recorded by Bill Withers and Grover Washington Jr.; and "Mister Magic" recorded by Grover Washington Jr.

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Albums where Ralph MacDonald is credited as a sideman

1975 Mellow Madness — Quincy Jones percussion, congas
1984 L.A. Is My Lady — Frank Sinatra with Quincy Jones and His Orchestra percussion

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Ralph MacDonald play?

Ralph MacDonald is known for playing percussion instrument and steelpan.

When and where was Ralph MacDonald born?

Ralph MacDonald was born 15 March 1944 in New York City.

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