Biography
An excellent if underrated tenor saxophonist who often sounds straight from the prime years of Blue Note (most influenced by Hank Mobley and Sonny Rollins), Ralph Lalama has been a valuable soloist on many records. Born to a drummer and a singer, Lalama has been a part of the New York jazz scene since the 1970s. He became a permanent member of the Village Vanguard Orchestra in 1983 (when it was still co-led by Thad Jones and Mel Lewis), was a member of the Metropolitan Bopera House (later the Danny D'Imperio Sextet), and has led several excellent sessions for the Criss Cross label. ~ Scott Yanow, Rovi



 
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"Dalama’s Dilemma" (Ralph Lalama)- Live Jazz at Alias Coffee in Troy, NY
Chuck Lamb Trio featuring Ralph Lalama - Live at Caffe Lena
Ralph LaLama Channels Sonny Rollins on "Without A Song" | bernie's bootlegs
Ralph Lalama Quartet "The night has a thousand eyes" 01-12-17
Ralph Lalama & Bop-Juice - Live at Smalls Jazz Club - New York City - 2/27/22
Rich Perry, Ralph Lalama, Dick Oatts, Gary Smulyan - Jazz Baltica 2009 - The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra
Jazz in the Cafe with Ralph Lalama
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