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ALBUMMechanics of NatureThe Beat Freaks & Ralph Alessi
Albums by Ralph Alessi
ALBUMMechanics of NatureThe Beat Freaks & Ralph Alessi
ALBUMIt's Always NowRalph Alessi
ALBUMIdentified Flying ObjectAlex Koo, Attila Gyarfas & Ralph Alessi
ALBUMAppleblueseagreenAlex Koo, Mark Turner & Ralph Alessi
ALBUMImaginary FriendsRalph Alessi, Ravi Coltrane, Andy Milne, Drew Gress & Mark Ferber
ALBUMLucent WatersFlorian Weber, Ralph Alessi, Linda May Han Oh & Nasheet Waits
ALBUMMind ReaderTomas Sauter, Ralph Alessi, Luzius Schuler & Dominik Burkhalter
ALBUMQuiverRalph Alessi, Gary Versace, Drew Gress & Nasheet Waits
ALBUMSugar BladeRalph Alessi, Kris Davis & Steve Davis
ALBUMDouble LifeTomas Sauter, Ralph Alessi, Luzius Schuler & Dominik Burkhalter
Artist Biography
A gifted jazz trumpeter, Ralph Alessi is a strong proponent of the avant-garde and modern creative scene, as well as a respected educator. Based in New York City, Alessi has drawn praise for his forward-thinking albums including 2002's This Against That with guitarist David Gilmore, and his 2013 ECM debut, Baida, with pianist Jason Moran. He has also collaborated on a bevy of highly regarded albums with artists like keyboardist Uri Caine, clarinetist Don Byron, pianist Fred Hersch, and others. In addition to performing, Alessi is a dedicated educator, having worked at New England Conservatory and founded the nonprofit School for Improvisational Music. He has continued his association with ECM, releasing small group dates like 2016's Quiver, 2018's Lucent Waters, and 2023's It's Always Now.
Hometown
San Francisco, CA, United States
Genre
Jazz