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Complete Discography

2019
Michel Camilo “Essence” Sony Japan
Bill O’Connell TBA
2018
Ralph Bowen (Self-Titled) Posi-Tone
 JUNO AWARD NOMINEE - "Best Solo Jazz Album of 2018"
  Jim Ridl Piano
  Cliff Almond Drums
  Kenny Davis Bass

Michael Dease “Reaching Out” Posi-Tone
2016
Dr. Anthony Branker and Imagine "Beauty Within" Origin Records
Jae Sinnett Quartet "Zero to 60" J-Nett Records
Andre White & Dave Laing "Give the Drummer Some" DK Records
2014
Ralph Bowen "Standard Deviation" Posi-Tone
Dr. Anthony Branker "The Forward (Toward Equality) Suite" Origin
2013
Bob Devos" Shadow Box" ASM
Anthony Branker and Word Play "Uppity" Origin
2011
Ralph Bowen "Power Play" Posi-tone
Anthony Branker & Ascent "Dance Music" Origin
Jared Gold "All Wrapped Up" Posi-Tone
2010
Ralph Bowen "Due Reverence" Posi-tone
John Hyde "John Hyde Quartet"
Jim Rotondi "The Move" Criss Cross
Nino Josele "Espanola" Warner
2009
Ralph Bowen "Dedicated" Posi-tone
Kenny Davis Group "Kenny Davis" Daken
Anthony Branker & Ascent "Blessings" Origin
2008
The Brenan Brothers "The Throwdown" Death-Defying
Jim Trompeter Quintet "Live at the Green Mill"
Andrew/Hutchinson Trio "Music Box"
Papo Vaquez Mighty Pirates "Marooned" Aislado
Ralph Bowen Quintet "Five" Criss Cross
2006
Ralph Bowen LUVPARK II Imani
Anthony Branker & Ascent "Spirit Songs" Origin
2005
Brian Lynch "Con Clave" Criss Cross
Tony Deangelis "Everybody's Song"
2004
Horace Silver "Rockin' w/Rachmoninov Bop City
LUVPARK "Luvpark" Imani
Ralph Bowen Quintet "Keep the Change" Criss Cross
Sciora "Sciora"
2003
Mark Sweetman "Remembering John Coltrane" Marcmuse
2002
Orrin Evans "Meant to Shine" Palmetto
Ralph Bowen "Soul Proprietor" Criss Cross
2001
Ralph Bowen "A Morning View" Ratamacue
Marc Sweetman "All Paths Lead to One" Marcmuse
Bob Murphy Quartet "Free On The Inside" Roadhouse
Craig Schoedler "By the Water" Progressive
Vince Dimura "Imperfect Balance" Dimura
2000
The Fins "Superstar" Fins
Seed "Seed" Hipnotic
Orrin Evans "Listen to the Band" Criss Cross
Len Bryant "It's Now Midnight" Len
1999
Ralph Peterson "Back to Stay" Sirocco
Orrin Evans "Old Folk's Business" Criss Cross
1998
Orrin Evans "Captain Black" Criss Cross
Dawn Warren "Dawn" Imani
Marc Sweetman "Inspired" Marc Muse
K-Jazz All-Stars/Amigos "Spirit Talk" K-Jazz
Nilda Fernandez "Innu Nikamu" EMI
1997
George Johnson "Turquoise Ocean" A Records
The Fins "Blues Print" Fins
K-Jazz All-Stars "Strait Ahead" K-Jazz
Earl McDonald "Schroeder's Tantrum" CBC
1996
Michel Camilo "Too Much" Verve
John Serry "Enchantress" Telarc
Esque "Strangers No More" K-Jazz
1995
Michel Camilo "Two Much Soundtrack" Verve
Fortune/Vinson/Cruse "Crusin'" K-Jazz
1994
Charles Fambrough "Keeper of the Spirit" Audioquest
Free Trade "Free Trade" Justin Time
Michel Camilo "One More Once" Columbia
Vince Dimura "Black on White" Angel Tear
Barry Sames "Awaiting the Spirit" Intrigue
1993
Jon Herington "Complete Rhyming Dictionary"
Pioneer Various Artists "Jazz Valentine-In the Mood" Music Masters
1992
Ralph Bowen "Movin' On" Criss Cross
Benny Carter "Harlem Renaissance" Music Masters
1991
Horace Silver "Rockin' with Rachmoninov" Emerald
1990
Michel Camilo "On the Other Hand" Columbia
Renee Rosnes "Renee Rosnes" Blue Note
Bobby Watson & Horizon "Post-Motown Bop" Blue Note
1989
OTB "Spiral Staircase" Blue Note
1986
Various Artists "Blue Note '86" Blue Note
OTB "Live at Mt. Fuji" Blue Note
OTB "Inside Track" Blue Note
1985
OTB "Out of the Blue" Blue Note
Manteca "Extra, Extra" Duke Street
Manteca "Strength in Numbers" Ready

Recorded Original Compositions

Ralph Bowen self-titled Posi-Tone
   "Cache Cache"
   "A Rookery of Ravens"
   "A Leap of Leopards"
   "A Pandemonium of Parrots"
   "A Flamboyance of Flamingos"
   "A Venue of Vultures"
   "A Cast of Crabs"

Ralph Bowen "Total Eclipse" Posi-Tone
   "Total Eclipse"
   "Behind The Curtain"
   "Into The City"
   "The Dowsing Rod"
   "Arrows of Light"
   "Exopshpere"
   "Hip Check"
   "In My Dreams"
   "On Green"

Ralph Bowen "Two-Line Pass" Posi-tone
   "K.D.s Blues"
   "Two-Line Pass"
   "Jessica"
   "Bella Firenze"
   "The Good Shepherd"
   "A Solar Romance"
   "Drumheller Valley"
   "Walleye Jigging"

Ralph Bowen "Due Reverence" Posi-tone
   "Less Is More"
   "This One's For Bob"
   "Phil-osophy"
   "Mr. Scott"
   "Points Encountered"

Ralph Bowen "Dedicated" Posi-tone
   "Canary Drums"
   "Qaiyam"
   "Mr. BeBop"
   "Prof"
   "Pat"
   "E.R."

Ralph Bowen Quintet "Five" Criss Cross
   "Baby Girl"
   "First Hiatus"
   "Free Time"
   "Blues Cruz"

Ralph Bowen Quintet "Keep the Change" Criss Cross
   "For You"
   "Thru Traffic"
   "For D.E"
   "Gordon"
   "Keep the Change"

Ralph Bowen Quintet "Soul Proprietor" Criss Cross
   "Meltdown"
   "Spikes"
   "Under a Cloud"
   "The First Stone"
   "Soul Proprietor"

Ralph Bowen Quartet "A Morning View" Ratamacue
   "Country Rhythm"
   "A Morning View"
   "In My Dreams"
   "On Green"
   "One for Trane"
   "Four in One, Six in the Other"
   "Oh Really?"

Jared Gold "All Wrapped Up" Posi-Tone Records
   "Midnight Snack"

Jim Rotondi Sextet "The Move" Criss Cross
   "K.D.'s Blues"

John Hyde Quartet
   "Cache-Cache"

Brenan Brothers-The Throw Down
   "Gemini"

K-Jazz All-Stars "Strait Ahead" K-Jazz
   "Meltdown"

Didiere Lockwood "New York Rendezvous" JMS
   "Gordon"

Ralph Bowen Quintet "Movin' On" Criss Cross
   "Convergence"
   "A Little Silver in My Pocket"
   "For You"
   "Just Reconnoitering"
   "Altitudes"
   "Thru Traffic"

OTB-Out of the Blue "Spiral Staircase" Bluenote
   "Gerri-Ann"

OTB_Out of the Blue "Live at Mt. Fuji" Bluenote
   "Elevation"

OTB-Out of the Blue "Inside Track" Bluenote
   "Elevation"
   "Inside Track"

OTB-Out of the Blue "OTB-Out of the Blue" Bluenote
   "Reunited"

Ralph Peterson Jr. "Back to Stay" Sirocco
   "Did You Notice"


Music

JUNO AWARD NOMINATED "JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR: SOLO 2018"
Ralph Bowen, Self-titled

Ralph Bowen - Ralph Bowen

1. Cache Cache
2. A Rookery of Ravens
3. A Leap of Leopards
4. A Pademonium of Parrots
5. A Flamboyance of Flamingos
6. A Venue of Vultures
7. A Cast of Crabs
8. Aye
9. Picadilly Lilly
10. Search For Peace

Personnel: Ralph Bowen, tenor sax; Jim Ridl, piano; Kenny Davis, bass; Cliff Almond, drums
Label: Positone Records

Ralph Bowen, Standard Deviations

Standard Deviations

1. Isn't It Romantic
2. No Moon at All
3. Yesterdays
4. You Don't Know What Love Is
5. You Stepped out of a Dream
6. Spring Is Here
7. Dream Dancing
8. By Myself

Personnel: Ralph Bowen, tenor sax; Bill O'Connell, piano; Kenny Davis, bass; Donald Edwards, drums
Label: Positone Records

Ralph Bowen, Total Eclipse

Power Play

1. Total Eclipse
2. Behind The Curtain
3. Into The City
4. The Dowsing Rod
5. On Green
6. Arrows Of Light
7. Exosphere
8. Hip Check
9. In My Dreams

Personnel: Ralph Bowen, tenor saxophone; Jared Gold, organ; Mike Moreno, guitar; Rudy Royston, drums
Label: Positone Records, Total Eclipse Onesheet.pdf

Ralph Bowen, Power Play

Power Play

1. K.D.'s Blues
2. Drumheller Valley
3. Two-Line Pass
4. My One And Only Love
5. The Good Shepherd
6. Bella Firenze
7. Jessica
8. Walleye Jigging
9. A Solar Romance

Personnel: Ralph Bowen, tenor saxophone; Orrin Evans, piano; Kenny Davis, bass; Donald Edwards, drums
Label: Positone Records

Ralph Bowen, Due Reverance

Due Reverence

1. Less Is More Listen
2. This One's For Bob
3. Phil-osophy
4. Mr. Scott
5. Points Encountered
6. Due Reverence

Personnel: Ralph Bowen, tenor saxophone; Sean Jones, trumpet; Adam Rogers, guitar; John Patitucci, bass; Antonio Sanchez, drums
Label: Positone Records

Ralph Bowen, Dedicated

Dedicated

1. Canary Drums
2. Pat
3. Qaiyam
4. Mr. Bebop
5. Prof.
6. E.R.

Personnel: Ralph Bowen, tenor saxophone; Sean Jones, trumpet; Adam Rogers, guitar; John Patitucci, bass; Antonio Sanchez, drums
Label: Positone Records


Ralph Bowen, Five
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Five

1. Step Lightly
2. Baby Girl
3. First Hiatus
4. Free Time
5. Blues Cruz
6. Drowning Man
7. Rahsaan's Run

Personnel: Ralph Bowen, tenor saxophone; John Swana, trumpet; Peter Bernstein, guitar; Sam Yahel, Hammond B3 Organ; Dana Hall, drums
Label: Criss Cross Records


Ralph Bowen, Keep the Change
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Keep the Change

1. Boy For Sale
2. Who Will Buy
3. Elevation
4. For You
5. Thru Traffic
6. For D.E.
7. In The Good Old Summertime
8. Gordon
9. Keep The Change

Personnel: Ralph Bowen, tenor saxophone; Ryan Kisor, trumpet; Orrin Evans, piano; Reuben Rogers, bass; Greg Hutchinson, drums
Label: Criss Cross Records


Ralph Bowen, Soul Proprietor
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Soul Proprietor

1. Invitation
2. Soul Proprietor
3. My Ideal
4. Spikes
5. Under A Cloud
6. The First Stone
7. Inner Urge
8. Meltdown
9. Peace

Personnel: Ralph Bowen, tenor saxophone; John Swana, trumpet; Peter Bernstein, guitar; Sam Yahel, organ; Brian Blade, drums
Label: Criss Cross Records


Ralph Bowen, A Morning View
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A Morning View

1. A Morning View
2. Six in One, Four in the Other
3. In My Dreams
4. Oh, Really?
5. One for Trane
6. Trichotism
7. On Green
8. Poklkadots and Moonbeams
9. Country Rhythm

Personnel: Ralph Bowen, tenor saxophone; Jim Beard, piano; Charles Fambrough, bass; Bill Stewart, drums
Label: Ratamacue Records


Ralph Bowen, Movin' On
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Movin' On

1. Movin' On
2. A Little Silver In My Pocket
3. Convergence
4. For You
5. Just Reconnoitering
6. Altitudes
7. Thru Traffic

Personnel: Ralph Bowen, tenor saxophone; Jim Beard, piano; Jon Herington, guitar; Anthony Jackson, contrabass guitar; Ben Perowsky, drums
Label: Criss Cross Records