Ralph Sutton

Ralph Earl Sutton (November 4, 1922 – December 30, 2001)

Sutton had a stint as a session musician with Jack Teagarden's band,

Fellow jazz pianist Jess Stacy said this about Ralph Sutton: "He is a superb piano player and a great guy. There's nothing upstage about him. I really admire the way he plays. He's one of the few piano players who uses both hands, and it's sure nice to know that a player like Ralph is still around. I can't say enough good things about him. He's one of the greats, and I hope he gets the recognition he deserves."

Discography As leader Piano Solos in the Classic Jazz Tradition (Riverside, 1949, 1952) Piano Moods (Columbia, 1950) Plays Music Of "Fats" Waller (Columbia, 1951) I Got Rhythm (Decca, 1954) Backroom Piano (Down Home, 1955) Wondrous Piano, the Private Family Recordings, (Arbors, 1961) Ragtime U.S.A. (Roulette, 1963) Off the Cuff (Audiophile, 1976 ) Ralph Sutton – Live! (Flyright, 1978) Ralph Sutton Quartet (Storyville, 1978) Ralph Sutton at St. George Church, England (Arbors, 1992) Ralph Sutton at Maybeck (Concord, 1993) The Joint is Jumpin': the Music of Fats Waller (Sackville 1999 , with Bob Barnard)

As co-leader With George Barnes (musician) As Good As It Gets (Victoria)

With Ruby Braff Remembered (Arbors) Ralph & Ruby Duet 1980 (Chaz Jazz Records inc.) CJ101 Ralph & Ruby Quartet 1980 (Chaz Jazz Records inc.) CJ102

With Dick Cary Rendezvous at Sunnie's 1969 (Arbors)

With Kenny Davern Ralph Sutton and Kenny Davern Vol. I 1980 (Chaz Jazz Records inc.) CJ105 Ralph Sutton and Kenny Davern Vol. II 1980 (Chaz Jazz Records inc.) CJ106

With Dick Hyman Dick Hyman/Ralph Sutton 1993 (Concord)

With Jay McShann Last of the Whorehouse Piano Players (Chaz Jazz, 1980) - originally released on 2 LPs as The Last of the Whorehouse Piano Players: Two Pianos Vol. I & Vol. II Last of the Whorehouse Piano Players (Chiaroscuro, 1989)

With Johnny Varro A Pair of Kings (Arbors)