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 new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
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