Ralph Towner
- Type: Musician
- Born: March 1, 1940 in Chehalis, Washington, United States
- Died: January 18, 2026 in Rome, Italy
Biography
American guitarist and composer from Chehalis, Washington, a co-founder of *Oregon* and one of the signature artists of #ECM Records#. His solo records from 'Diary' (1974) onward set the standard for fingerstyle jazz guitar on twelve-string and classical instruments. Towner came through the *Paul Winter Consort*, and his harmonically rich, classically formed writing shaped Oregon's sound for five decades. He died in Rome in January 2026.
Genres
Ralph Towner Discography
- Diary (1974) - Album - rated 3.81/5
- Solstice (1975) - Album - rated 4.1/5
- Solstice: Sound and Shadows (1977) - Album - rated 3.55/5
- Batik (1978) - Album - rated 4.03/5
- Old Friends, New Friends (1979) - Album - rated 3.91/5
- Blue Sun (1983) - Album - rated 3.92/5
- City of Eyes (1989) - Album - rated 3.46/5
- Open Letter (1992) - Album - rated 3.58/5
- Anthem (2001) - Album - rated 3.9/5