Jul 25, 2011 - He creates both beautiful and melancholy feelings in this interpretation of a very fine jazzballad. And I really like the sound in his guitar.
Jun 17, 2011 - It's fascinating to hear the references to Lenny Breau - I hadn't thought of it before today. But, as artist Francis Bacon would have said, "there it is". Lenny and Ralph as a duo - it can't happen now, but the thought is inspiring.
Sep 29, 2010 - You have expressed this perfectly. It involves technique only in the sense that it assists in transporting one to that emotional space. They are "playing the piece," exactly as it needs to be played, not one note extra. One of the greats... Ralph Towner.
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CristiaanC Says:
Mar 12, 2012 - and to think he started playing guitar in his late twenties.... insane
banjojamur Says:
Feb 25, 2012 - wow
flangeres1752 Says:
Jan 24, 2012 - I love the way Ralph plays guitar....and his style is unique!. Best to you, Ralph! C.G.T. Ukiah, CA
kongpinchen Says:
Jan 15, 2012 - Go and hear the "Solo Concert" album in ECM. It is a masterpiece.
din0saur000 Says:
Dec 29, 2011 - wonderful!!!
ryan9599 Says:
Nov 29, 2011 - EXCELLENT!!!
Yaaxhe Says:
Nov 27, 2011 - Yes, One of the greatest
NYVOLVO Says:
Jul 25, 2011 - He creates both beautiful and melancholy feelings in this interpretation of a very fine jazzballad. And I really like the sound in his guitar.
namtil Says:
Jun 17, 2011 - It's fascinating to hear the references to Lenny Breau - I hadn't thought of it before today. But, as artist Francis Bacon would have said, "there it is". Lenny and Ralph as a duo - it can't happen now, but the thought is inspiring.
valvetrom Says:
May 28, 2011 - written by Jule Styne
StandardSam1 Says:
Apr 2, 2011 - I wonder if he ever played with Lenny Breau? Very similar take on this piece.
uninoculated Says:
Mar 26, 2011 - The nylon string guitar is the most expressive, balanced, and versatile guitar. Its just a pain in the neck to amplify.
mcmike100 Says:
Feb 13, 2011 - Fabulous guitar player, fabulous piano player, fabulous flugelhon player.
insaneguitarfreak Says:
Nov 25, 2010 - Thumbs up if you want Ralph in a CD with Tommy Emmanuel!
FastBebop Says:
Oct 26, 2010 - Try Lenny Breau. Same kind of guy.
stanchinsky Says:
Oct 12, 2010 - Thanks for sharing this gem!!
TheShikantaza Says:
Sep 29, 2010 - You have expressed this perfectly. It involves technique only in the sense that it assists in transporting one to that emotional space. They are "playing the piece," exactly as it needs to be played, not one note extra. One of the greats... Ralph Towner.
durgaaa Says:
Jul 1, 2010 - A true, genius/master of the guitar who knows how to put across the essence of a song and has a quiet ego.
guitaress1 Says:
May 24, 2010 - Sammy Cahn wrote the lyrics, Jule Styne wrote the music
guitargod6997 Says:
Mar 24, 2010 - A grand master musician and a beautiful song. Bravo!
Whatisthescore Says:
Jan 4, 2010 - you guys should check out Gene Bertoncini
douzilles Says:
Jan 2, 2010 - an incredible player, BUT even better composer, one of the greatest of modern guitar.
Bgharar Says:
Dec 4, 2009 - fantastic he realy knows the harmony in and out.
handdancin Says:
Sep 3, 2009 - beautiful- the antidote to things played with too much "jazz sauce" on them
nephtalisantiago Says:
Aug 12, 2009 - wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!