A composer and pianist as well, he was a prolific recording artist who integrated jazz, classical and world music traditions ...

As a member of Oregon, solo artist, and collaborator of luminaries like Keith Jarrett and John Abercrombie, Towner left an ...

Pianist-turned-guitarist Towner is best known for his nylon- and 12-string craftsmanship – and for being a core part of ...

Ralph Towner was one of music’s great innovators, composers and guitarists.

Unconcerned With What Genre His Music Is Labeled article by Jim Trageser, published on January 29, 2026 at All About Jazz. Find more Interview articles ...

Musical innovation is no easy feat. It not only requires an innate talent, but also a devotion to the art that is not blinded by the commercial glare of the popular culture. Ralph Towner is such an ...