
With roots firmly in jazz and funk, Ralph Hale has followed a musical path taking him from Boston to LA and back, developing a sound and playing style that has driven working bands across genres. Now living and playing in Minneapolis, he is applying his unique sound and deep groove to the funk-R&B scene.
After studying extensively in LA with David Garibaldi of Tower of Power, Ralph worked with Latin Grammy award winning keyboardist Francisco Loyo, Latin jazz star Lalo Carillo, and one one Southern CA's finest jazz-R&B saxophonists and composers - J.R. Lewis.
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Now in the Twin Cities, Ralph is currently driving the groove behind one of the leading R&B-soul-funk acts in the cities - Funktion Junction, working pop and jazz gigs, and has recorded with pianist-composer Dan Moffatt, and saxophonist Kenni Holmen.
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Gear
Drums:
Yamaha Oak Custom
22" Kick
10", 12" Rack
14", 16" Floor
Gretsch Catalina Club Bop Kit
18" X 14" Kick
12" x 8" Rack
14" x 14" Floor
Snare drums
6.5" x 14" Ludwig hand-hammered bronze LB552KT
5" x 14" Ludwig Chrome over Brass Supraphonic
5" x 14" Gretsch Mahogany
Cymbals
Zildjian K Custom Series:
21" Dark Complex Ride
22" High Definition Ride
20" Session Ride
18" Session Crash
16" Session Crash
17" Hybrid Crash
14" High Definition Hi Hats
13" Hybrid Hi Hats
18" Zildjian A Custom EFX Crash
14" Meinl China
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