Duane Tatro

Ralph Pena (musician) Ralph Pena (musician) American jazz musician (1927–69) Ralph Raymond Pena (February 24, 1927 – May 20, 1969) was an American jazz double bassist and composer. Quick facts Born, Died ... Ralph Pena Born (1927-02-24)February 24, 1927 Jarbidge, Nevada Died May 20, 1969(1969-05-20) (aged 42) Mexico City, Mexico Genres Jazz Occupation Musician Instruments Bass baritone horn tuba Years active 1942–1969 Close Biography Pena learned to play baritone horn and tuba as a child before becoming known as a jazz double bassist. He began his professional career in 1942 with Jerry Austin.[1] In the early 1950s he worked with Charlie Barnet, Stan Getz, Barney Kessel, Billy May, Jack Montrose, Vido Musso, Art Pepper, Duane Tatro, and Cal Tjader. He…

GENRES: Jazz, Tenor Saxophone, Composer