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Pianists · 1922–2001

Ralph Sutton

American pianist (1922–2001)

Born: 4 November 1922
Missouri
Died: 30 December 2001
Jefferson County
Country: United States
Record labels: Chiaroscuro Records, Arbors Records
Discography: 38 albums

Biography

Ralph Sutton was a jazz musician who played piano. Ralph Sutton was born on 4 November 1922 in Missouri and died on 30 December 2001 in Jefferson County. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Chiaroscuro Records and Arbors Records. The discography here lists 38 albums, from “Bix Beiderbecke Suite / Piano Portraits” (1951) to “In Copenhagen” (2009).

Ralph Earl Sutton (November 4, 1922 – December 30, 2001) was an American jazz pianist born in Hamburg, Missouri. He was a stride pianist in the tradition of James P. Johnson and Fats Waller.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Bix Beiderbecke Suite / Piano Portraits 1951

Backroom Piano 1955

A Salute to Fats 1957

Ragtime U.S.A. 1962

Suttonly 1966

On Sunnie's Side of the Street 1968

Alligator Crawl 1976

Piano Solos 1978

Ralph & Ruby Duet 1979

R & R Quartet 1980

Stomp Off, Let's Go 1980

The Last of the Whorehouse Piano Players (Two Pianos Vol. 1) 1980

The Other Side of Ralph Sutton 1980

Trio Vol II 1980

I Giganti Del Jazz Vol. 46 1981

Ralph Sutton and the Jazzband 1981

The Big Noise From Wayzata 1981

We've Got Rhythm / Live at Hanratty's 1981 · Live

'Off the Cuff' 1982

Partners in Crime 1983

Last of the Whorehouse Piano Players 1989

Ralph Sutton at Cafe des Copains 1990 · Live

Easy Street 1991

Eye Opener 1991

Ralph Sutton 1991

Alligator Crawl 1992

Maybeck Recital Hall Series, Volume Thirty 1993 · Live

Ralph Sutton & Kenny Davern 1998

Long Way From Saint Louis 2002

Live - The Music of Fats Waller, Vol. 2 2003 · Live

Wondrous Piano: The Private Family Recordings - 1961 2003 · Live

It's So Nice It Must Be Illegal! Volume One 2005 · Live

Rendezvous at Sunnie's 1969 2005

A Pair of Kings 2006

Ralph Sutton at St. George Church 2006 · Live

In Copenhagen 2009

More Ralph Sutton at Cafe des Copains · Live

Ralph Sutton With Ted Easton Jazzband

Also plays on

Albums where Ralph Sutton is credited as a sideman

1957	Bing With a Beat — Bing Crosby with Bob Scobey’s Frisco Jazz Band	piano
—	Bing Crosby — Bing Crosby	piano

Historic 78 rpm records

THIS IS JAZZ-3 Albert Nicholas · Pitts · Baby Dodds · Wild Bill Davidson · THE ALL… archive.org ↗
Frog Legs Rag Ralph Sutton · Scott archive.org ↗
The Cascades Ralph Sutton · Jophin archive.org ↗
...this is jazz... The All Star Stompers · Wild Bill Davison · Jimmy Archey · Venable ·… · 1947 archive.org ↗
Wild Bill Davidson Showcase E. A. Swan · Whiting · Leoncello · Ralph Sutton · Jimmy Archey ·… · 1947 archive.org ↗
Baby Won't You Please Come Home The All Star Stompers · Bertha "Chippie" Hill · Wild Bill Davison ·… · 1947 archive.org ↗
Big Butter And Egg Man The All Star Stompers · Wild Bill Davison · Albert Nicholas · Jimmy… · 1947 archive.org ↗
Can't We Be Friends The All Star Stompers · Wild Bill Davison · Edmond Hall · Jimmy… · 1947 archive.org ↗

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Ralph Sutton play?

Ralph Sutton is known for playing piano.

When and where was Ralph Sutton born?

Ralph Sutton was born 4 November 1922 in Missouri.

What are Ralph Sutton's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Bix Beiderbecke Suite / Piano Portraits (1951), Backroom Piano (1955), A Salute to Fats (1957), Ragtime U.S.A. (1962) and Suttonly (1966).

External links

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