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Ralph Moore
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| Background information | |
| Born | 24 December 1956 Brixton, London, England |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Saxophone |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Labels | Reservoir, Criss Cross, Landmark, Savoy |
| Associated acts | Horace Silver |
Ralph Moore is a talented English jazz musician. He was born on December 24, 1956. He is famous for playing the saxophone, especially the tenor saxophone.
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Ralph Moore's Early Life
Ralph Moore was born in Brixton, London, England. His mother was a dancer named Josie Woods. His father was in the US military. Ralph spent his childhood years in Brixton.
When he was 14, he started playing the tenor saxophone. He had tried other instruments before finding the saxophone. In 1972, he moved to Santa Maria, California, to live with his father. His mother wanted him to grow up outside of Brixton. Around 1975, he moved to Boston. There, he played music locally and studied at the Berklee College of Music.
Ralph Moore's Music Career
Ralph Moore started his professional music career in 1979. He went on a tour of Scandinavia. The next year, he moved to New York City. From 1981 to 1985, he was a part of Horace Silver's band. With them, he toured Europe and Japan and made recordings.
After that, Ralph played with many other famous musicians. These included Roy Haynes, Darrell Grant, and Dizzy Gillespie. He also played with Freddie Hubbard and Gene Harris.
Ralph Moore's Own Albums
Ralph Moore made his first album as a band leader in 1985. It was for Reservoir Records. He later recorded albums for other labels like Landmark, Criss Cross, and Savoy.
Some of his albums as a leader include:
- 1985: Round Trip
- 1987: 623 C Street
- 1988: Images
- 1990: Furthermore
- 1993: Who It Is You Are
- 2019: Three Score
Playing with Other Musicians
Starting in 1995, Ralph Moore joined Kevin Eubanks's band. This band played on The Tonight Show, a popular TV show. Ralph has also played on albums with many other jazz artists.
Here are a few musicians he has played with:
