Ralph Sharon

• Born: September 17, 1923, London, England
• Active: '50s, '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s, 2000s
• Genres: Jazz
• Instrument: Piano
• Representative Albums: "The Magic of Richard Rodgers", "The Magic of Cole Porter", "Ralph Sharon Trio

Biography

Ralph Sharon made his professional debut with Ted Heath in 1946, then moved on to Frank Weir's orchestra before leading his own sextet. He moved to the U.S. in 1953, where he initially worked as an accompanist to Chris Connor. In 1957, he became musical director and pianist for Tony Bennett. He acquired American citizenship in 1958. In 1965, he and Bennett split up, but they got back together in 1979 and have stayed together since. Sharon has also led various groups and made many recordings as a leader. ~ William Ruhlmann, All Music Guide

Essential Collection: The Magic of Gershwin & Rogers Buy this CD	Essential Collection: The Magic of Porter & Kern Buy this CD	Plays Harry Warren Songbook Buy this CD	Plays Frank Loesser Songbook Buy this CD	Magic of George Gershwin Buy this CD
Magic of Richard Rodgers Buy this CD	Magic of Cole Porter Buy this CD	Magic of Jerome Kern Buy this CD	Ralph Sharon Quartet Plays the Ralph Blane Songbook Buy this CD	Ralph Sharon Trio Buy this CD

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