Ralph Towner

Ralph Towner
Towner with Oregon at Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society, Half Moon Bay, California, April 30, 1989
Towner with Oregon at Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society, Half Moon Bay, California, April 30, 1989
Background information
Born(1940-03-01)March 1, 1940
Chehalis, Washington, U.S.
DiedJanuary 18, 2026(2026-01-18) (aged 85)
Rome, Italy
GenresJazz rock, folk rock
Occupation(s)Guitarist, arranger, bandleader, composer
Instruments12-string guitar, classical guitar, piano, synthesizer, percussion, trumpet, french horn
Years active1960–2026
LabelsECM
Websitewww.ralphtowner.com

Ralph Towner (March 1, 1940 – January 18, 2026) was an American musician, composer, arranger, and bandleader. He played the twelve-string guitar, classical guitar, electric FRAME guitar, piano, synthesizer, percussion, trumpet, and French horn.[1] He was known for playing in Paul Winter's "Consort" ensemble in the late 1960s. Along with bandmates Paul McCandless, Glen Moore, and Collin Walcott, Towner left the Winter Consort in 1970 to form the group Oregon.

Towner died in Rome, Italy on January 18, 2026, at the age of 85.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Biography". Ralphtowner.com. March 1, 1940. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  2. ↑ "Ralph Towner è morto a Roma. Addio al maestro del jazz". AGI. January 18, 2026. Retrieved January 18, 2026.

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