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Composer  

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1933

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Ballet

 

 

Film

 

Alan Raph was a renowned classical music artist who made significant contributions to the world of music as a trombonist, composer, and arranger. He was born on September 27, 1943, in New York City, United States. Raph grew up in a musical family, and his father was a professional trombonist. He started playing the trombone at a young age and quickly developed a passion for music. Raph attended the High School of Music and Art in New York City, where he honed his skills as a trombonist. He then went on to study at the Manhattan School of Music, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree in 1965. During his time at the Manhattan School of Music, Raph studied with some of the most prominent trombonists of the time, including Edward Kleinhammer and John Coffey. After completing his studies, Raph began his professional career as a trombonist. He quickly gained a reputation as one of the most talented trombonists of his generation and was in high demand as a performer. Raph played with some of the most prestigious orchestras in the world, including the New York Philharmonic, the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. In addition to his work as a performer, Raph was also an accomplished composer and arranger. He wrote music for a wide range of ensembles, including orchestras, jazz bands, and brass ensembles. Raph's compositions and arrangements were known for their innovative use of harmony and rhythm, and he was widely regarded as one of the most talented composers and arrangers of his time. Throughout his career, Raph received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to the world of music. In 1972, he was awarded the National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Fellowship, which recognized his outstanding contributions to the field of jazz. Raph was also a recipient of the ASCAP Deems Taylor Award, which is given to outstanding writers and composers in the field of music. One of the highlights of Raph's career was his work with the New York Brass Quintet. Raph joined the quintet in 1967 and remained a member for over a decade. During his time with the quintet, Raph helped to establish it as one of the premier brass ensembles in the world. The quintet performed at some of the most prestigious venues in the world, including Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center. Raph's work with the New York Brass Quintet also led to some of his most significant contributions to the world of music. He wrote numerous compositions and arrangements for the quintet, many of which have become staples of the brass ensemble repertoire. Raph's compositions and arrangements were known for their innovative use of harmony and rhythm, and they helped to establish the New York Brass Quintet as one of the most innovative and exciting ensembles of its time. In addition to his work with the New York Brass Quintet, Raph was also an active performer and composer in the jazz world. He played with some of the most prominent jazz musicians of his time, including Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Dizzy Gillespie. Raph's compositions and arrangements for jazz ensembles were also highly regarded, and he was known for his ability to blend classical and jazz styles in his music. Raph's contributions to the world of music continued throughout his career, and he remained an active performer, composer, and arranger until his death in 2018.

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