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Bassists · 1927–1969

Ralph Peña

American jazz double bassist and composer (1927–1969)

Born
24 February 1927
Nevada
Died
20 May 1969
Mexico City
Country
United States

Biography

Ralph Peña was a jazz musician who played double bass. Ralph Peña was born on 24 February 1927 in Nevada and died on 20 May 1969 in Mexico City. The music is usually filed under jazz.

Ralph Raymond Pena (February 24, 1927 – May 20, 1969) was an American jazz double bassist and composer.

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Also plays on

Albums where Ralph Peña is credited as a sideman

1959 Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George and Ira Gershwin Song Book — Ella Fitzgerald bass
1961 El Señor Bing — Bing Crosby bass
1962 Sinatra & Strings — Frank Sinatra bass
1966 Strangers in the Night — Frank Sinatra bass
1966 Moonlight Sinatra — Frank Sinatra bass
1967 The World We Knew — Frank Sinatra bass
1967 Francis Albert Sinatra & Antônio Carlos Jobim — Francis Albert Sinatra & Antônio Carlos Jobim bass

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Ralph Peña play?

Ralph Peña is known for playing double bass.

When and where was Ralph Peña born?

Ralph Peña was born 24 February 1927 in Nevada.

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