Ralph Towner - Solo 2020 ( Porgy & Bess, Vienna )

[@uneedtherapy42]

the most incredible thing about Ralph ultimately is there is no "before" him. No one ever created on nylon stringed guitar these ideas before him. You could say well there was Charlie Byrd and maybe a few others but no one has ever written to this level of melodic and harmonic sophistication while still being accessible. He stands alone in his achievements and is my all-time guitar hero.

[@webkahmik]

Agree, totalMENTE. His voice is essential, is original, is incomparable.

[@LuvHrtZ]

Yes, he plays the best dissonance there is. I hadn't heard him in decades, since Oregon, but recognised him the second he started playing.

[@AlbertoRojo0]

Agree!

[@thewordofgord]

Agreed!

[@fabiosky4368]

in many tunes he had a touch so lovely and full of feeling,like keith jarrett. a great one!

[@paulauksztulewicz7381]

At 80 years "young", this is absolutely amazing playing. What an inspiration!

[@docnelson2008]

Born in 1940 and still playing like this. From the early Oregon records, sessions for ECM and all the solo recitals in Europe, Ralph continues to dazzle with his virtuosity and passion.

[@l.a.s8274]

I always have a huge feeling of joy when i listen Towner's music

[@christopherheinig3066]

First discovered Ralph Towner's Diary in a record store & seeing 12-string guitar, classical guitar, piano & gongs by him, got it & was taken by the marvelous, mysterious music ! His piano can also be on par with his guitar playing & this is rare ! Unique

[@jamesconraadtucker]

Same here. Diary was my first experience hearing Ralph. Bought the album on the spot. Well, actually it was seeing Oregon a few times live here in NY. Tremendous inspiration on my playing. Ralph is that high bar.

[@EuphoricImpact]

I have been a fan of Ralph's music for three decades. As usual you have shared wonderful sonic gems. Thank you for being so generous!!

[@richardsquince6487]

Anthem and Jamaican Stopover are my hair raising favourites

[@BibiAudiofil2]

Jamaica Stopover forever ! :D

[@Flaberguest]

... and Brujo! :-)

[@giuseppefabris1874]

Very beautiful and poetic thank you.

[@tookmyjob]

I was just listening to him this morning! Awesome! Thank you.

[@smg4911]

Thank you. One of our favourite guitarists, in one of our favourite venues. ( before the AusSStrian vaccine police struck)

[@christopherheinig5590]

Thank you for this great Ralph Towner concert ! Subscribed !

[@cfibanez]

Wonderful! Many thanks.

[@CAJMusic]

Beautiful! Thank you so much for posting this!👍

[@normanspurgeon5324]

Big Ralph Towner fan here- he is a role model for solo guitar-

[@RonnyWiesauerguitar]

Thanks for posting this!!🙂

[@marianoechelini5310]

Thank you!!!

[@krisautumn2224]

If you've never heard, listen to the opening of The Moors by Weather Report 72 🙂

[@mal7897]

I glad to meet this channel! I wish I could know these tune’s title and time! I’m enjoying yours. Thank you so much!!!

[@BibiAudiofil2]

I put time / titles in the description. I hope i got the tune titles right ...

[@vitgit]

Great concert! although the sound is too quiet and dry, with some eq and reverb added it sounds just amazing

[@ExpressionVessels]

🙂

[@ВладимирФилиппов-ц5п]

Его слушает создатель

[@condocord7544]

He almost plays a song, sheerly by accident. What a mess.