Artist: Ralph Macdonald
Genre: Jazz/R&B
Ralph MacDonald was an American percussionist, songwriter, and producer whose work enhanced countless recordings across jazz, R&B, and pop. As a session musician, his percussion appeared on recordings by artists including Roberta Flack, Grover Washington Jr., and Bob James. His songwriting credits included 'Where Is the Love' (co-written with William Salter). MacDonald's influence on contemporary jazz and R&B percussion established approaches that subsequent players followed. He represented session musicianship at its most accomplished and influential.
Ralph Macdonald vinyl records (7)
RALPH MACDONALD featuring BILL WITHERS In The Name Of Love (1984 UK 2-track 12 vinyl single featuring the Full Version backed with Universal Rhythm [Instrumental Mix] die-cut title sleeve LONX57) Track Listing: In The Name Of Love (Full Version) Universal Rhythm (Instrumental Mix)
£9.00 used
RALPH MACDONALD Sound Of A Drum (1976 UK 6-track LP the debut by the famed percussionist who had served a long apprenticeship with Harry Belfaonte including guest appearances from Grover Washington Jr Bob James Gwen Guthrie Patti Austin& Toots Thielemans. Includes the eight-minute Calypso Breakdown (featured on the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack) plus the much sampled Jam On The Groove
£17.00 used
RALPH MACDONALD Universal Rhythm (1984 UK 7-track vinyl LP including the singles In The Name Of Love / Play Pen [Its] The Game and the title track. The glossy picture sleeve has only light signs of shelfwear while the vinyl appears Excellent LONLP3) Track Listing: A1. In The Name Of Love A2. Theme From - The Outcasts (Another Time - Another Place) A3
£12.00 used
RALPH MACDONALD The Path (1978 US 5-track LP gatefold picture sleeve with deletion saw-cut. For his second album Macdonald charts the evolution of African-American music on the 17 minute plus title track from tribal drumming through to bluesto jazz to funk its an all-star cast with drummers Idris Muhammad Steve Gadd & Rick Marotta as well as soloists including Michael Brecker David Sanborn & Bob James
£14.00 used
RALPH MACDONALD Calypso Breakdown (1976 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single also featuring Where Is The Love TK company die cut paper sleeve STKR6035)
£7.99 used
RALPH MACDONALD Sound Of A Drum (2016 Japanese only 6-track remastered CD originally released in 1976 the debut by the famed percussionist who had served a long apprenticeship with Harry Belfaonte including guest appearances from Grover Washington Jr Bob James & Toots Thielemans. Includesthe eight-minute Calypso Breakdown which was featured on the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack and also the much sampled Jam On The Groove
£33.99 used
RALPH MACDONALD Suprize. (1985 US 8-track LP including Laying In His Arms Just Hold Me & You Need More Calypso. The sleeve is still SEALED in its hype stickered shrink and in Mint condition) Track Listing: Laying In His Arms One Life To Live Santa Cruz Just Hold Me You Need More Calypso Charlo Kiss And Make Up * Suprize *
£28.00 new