Ralph Humphrey - May 11, 1944 - April 23, 2023 - . - #ralphhumphrey #drummerworld

Ralph was a working professional drummer and teacher in Los Angeles. His background includes a variety of drumming experiences. His earlier work with the Don Ellis Big Band and Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention, among others, has given him the knowledge and expertise to speak, teach and write on the subject of rhythm and its application in modern drumming. Ralph maintained a very active career in the recording industry, played for a variety of motion picture and TV and record projects. Most recent productions include the hit show Americian Idol (2002-2004), American Jrs. (2003-2004), The Emmys (2002-2004), Star Trek Enterprise, The Simpsons, Charmed, Family Guy, American Dad, etc. His recording and touring career spans nearly 40 years and includes performing with jazz notables such as Wayne Shorter, Al Jarreau, Toshiko Akiyoshi and Lou Tabakin, Manhattan Transfer, Natalie Cole, Free Flight, Pete Christlieb, Joe Farrell, Tierney Sutton, Alphonso Johnson, Milcho Leviev, Alan Pasqua and an assortme