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Ralph Sharon Biography

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  • Born: September 17, 1923 in London, England
  • Years Active: 1950s-2000s
  • Genre: Jazz

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 played together since. Sharon has also led various groups and made many recordings as a leader. ~ William Ruhlmann, Rovi

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