Publicity photo of musician and bandleader Ralph Flanagan. Image by James J. Kriegsmann, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Flanagan Ralph And His OrchestraRalph Flanagan Ralph Flanagan American bandleader and composer (1914–1995) For the American swimmer, see Ralph Flanagan (swimmer). Ralph Elias Flenniken (April 7, 1914 – December 30, 1995), known professionally as Ralph Flanagan, was an American big band leader, pianist, composer, and arranger for the orchestras of Hal McIntyre, Sammy Kaye, Blue Barron, Charlie Barnet, and Alvino Rey. This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (October 2019) Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Ralph Flanagan Flanagan in 1956 Background information Birth name Ralph Elias Flenniken Born (1914-04-07)April 7, 1914 Lorain, Ohio, U.S. Died December 30, 1995(1995-12-30) (aged 81) Miami, Florida, U.S. Genres Jazz, big band Occupation(s) Musician, bandleader, composer, arranger Instrument Piano Close He joined the American… (Source: Wikipedia)
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