Ralph Bowen - Power Play (February 2011 Posi-Tone Records)

Saxophonist Ralph Bowen brings forward a full complement of tour de force performances on his 2011 release "Power Play." Highlighted by a strong program of new compositions by Bowen, the album also features powerful showings by the stellar pianist Orrin Evans, the solid bassist Kenny Davis and the ever exciting drummer Donald Edwards, all of whom work seamlessly together to keep the session in the pocket. Most of all, Bowen shoots and scores with his effortless mastery and melodic brilliance on his saxophone, and "Power Play" is a hard hitting collection of performances that will certainly entertain jazz enthusiasts again and again with amazement and delight.

1. K.D.'s Blues 04:40

2. Drumheller Valley 06:19

3. Two-Line Pass 05:05

4. My One And Only Love 05:27

5. The Good Shepherd 06:26

6. Bella Firenze 08:22

7. Jessica 06:28

8. Walleye Jigging 05:31

9. A Solar Romance 06:31

Ralph Bowen - tenor saxophone, alto saxophone 2, soprano saxophone 7 & 9

Orrin Evans - piano

Kenny Davis - bass

Donald Edwards - drums

Marc Free - producer

Nick O’Toole - engineer

Barry Shapiro - associate producer

recorded February 4, 2009 at Acoustic Recording, Brooklyn, NY

mixed & mastered at Studio 507, Los Angeles, CA

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Jared Gold “Reemergence” CD Release Show Saturday, October 27th 8pm @ Trumpets

Jared Gold

“Reemergence”

CD Release Show 

Jared Gold – organ 

Dave Stryker – guitar 

Ralph Bowen - sax

Billy Hart – drums

Saturday, October 27th

6 Depot Square

Montclair, NJ 07042

(973) 744-2600

www.trumpetsjazz.com

Jared Gold - Reemergence

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Michael Dease - Reaching Out (POSI-TONE RECORDS January 26, 2018)

Trombonist Michael Dease brings together a new group of hands to help engage his audience by Reaching Out. Assembling a diverse group of voices, both young and old, Dease succeeds in creating an artful conglomeration of supporting talent featuring saxophonists Walt Weiskopf and Ralph Bowen, vibraphonist Behn Gillece, bassist Peter Brendler, pianist Luther Allison, and drummer Zach Adleman. Dease s skillful band leading keeps the music steadily straight forward as the group undertakes an exciting program of new compositions and intelligent arrangements of some new and familiar melodies. With yet another enjoyably swinging affair firmly grounded in both tradition and exploration from start to finish, Dease continues reaching ever higher for the blue skies of a brighter tomorrow. Listeners will certainly agree that Dease s new album succeeds in delivering a compelling and engaging message that encourages everyone to continue Reaching Out.

www.michaeldease.com

Ralph Bowen - Ralph Bowen (POSI-TONE RECORDS 2017)

Saxophonist extraordinaire Ralph Bowen takes everyone back to school and puts on a master class displaying his exceptional knowledge of everything jazz. With a tour de force collection of hard hitting performances, Bowen’s sixth release for Posi-Tone features the happening rhythm section of pianist Jim Ridl, bassist Kenny Davis, and drummer Cliff Almond. All of the musicians in the band do some heavy lifting behind the sensational melodicism and harmonic inventions of Bowen’s impressive program of compositions and arrangements. From the opening downbeat, through the six part suite, to the final salvo, Bowen keeps the music moving steadily straight forward as he confidently displays his effortless mastery as an expressive and unparalleled instrumentalist. We are confident that Ralph Bowen's new musical message will surely delight the ears of serious listeners and bring a joyous shout to jazz fans everywhere. 

1. Cache Cache  5:34

2. A Rookery Of Ravens  6:17

3. A Leap Of Leopards  6:29

4. A Pandemonium Of Parrots  6:56

5. A Flamboyance Of Flamingos  8:14

6. A Venue Of Vultures  8:48

7. A Cast Of Crabs  4:54

8. Aye  5:24

9. Picadilly Lily  6:17

10. Search For Peace  5:30

Ralph Bowen tenor saxophone

Jim Ridl piano, rhodes

Kenny Davis bass

Cliff Almond drums