Ralph Towner
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Pianists · 1940–2026

Ralph Towner

American musician (1940–2026)

Born
1 March 1940
Chehalis
Died
18 January 2026
Rome
Country
United States
Active
1960–2026
Record labels
ECM Records, E-Motive Records
Discography
25 albums

Biography

Ralph Towner was a jazz musician who played piano and guitar. Ralph Towner was born on 1 March 1940 in Chehalis and died on 18 January 2026 in Rome. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: ECM Records and E-Motive Records. The discography here lists 25 albums, from “Diary” (1973) to “At First Light” (2023).

Ralph Towner (March 1, 1940 – January 18, 2026) was an American multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, and bandleader. He played the twelve-string guitar, classical guitar, electric FRAME guitar, piano, synthesizer, percussion, trumpet, and French horn.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Diary 1973
Solo - Sendesaal, Bremen 1973 · Live
Trios / Solos 1973
Matchbook 1974
Solstice 1974
Solstice, Sound and Shadows 1977
Batik 1978
Old Friends, New Friends 1979
Départ 1980
Solo Concert 1980 · Live
Blue Sun 1982
Slide Show 1986
City of Eyes 1989
Open Letter 1992
Songs Without End 1994
Lost and Found 1995
Ana 1997
A Closer View 1998
Anthem 2001
Time Line 2006
Chiaroscuro 2008
Travel Guide 2013
My Foolish Heart 2017
Music for Solo Guitar 2021
At First Light 2023

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Ralph Towner play?

Ralph Towner is known for playing piano and guitar.

When and where was Ralph Towner born?

Ralph Towner was born 1 March 1940 in Chehalis.

What are Ralph Towner's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Diary (1973), Solo - Sendesaal, Bremen (1973), Trios / Solos (1973), Matchbook (1974) and Solstice (1974).

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