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Donald's Encyclopedia of Popular MusicA B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZPETERSON, Ralph(b 20 May '62, Pleasantville NJ) Drums, composer. Virtuosic updater of hard-bop tradition, an inspirational leader. His early Blue Notes V '88 and Volition '89 show potential fulfilled by his Fo'Tet on Presents The Fo'Tet '89 (Don Byron, David Murray, Frank Lacey) and Ornettology '90 (Byron, Bryan Carrott on vibes, Melissa Slocum, bass). Session work incl. recording with Uri Caine '93--5; The Fo'Tet Plays Monk '95 on Evidence had Steve Wilson on soprano sax, Bryan Carrott on vibes, Beldon Bullock on bass. |