Ralph Towner

Ralph Towner
Towner performing with Oregon in 1989
Background information
Born(1940-03-01)March 1, 1940
DiedJanuary 18, 2026(2026-01-18) (aged 85)
Rome, Italy
GenresJazz rock, folk rock
OccupationsGuitarist, arranger, bandleader, composer
Instruments12-string guitar, classical guitar, piano, synthesizer, percussion, trumpet, french horn
Years active1960–2026
LabelECM
Websitewww.ralphtowner.com

Ralph Towner (March 1, 1940 – January 18, 2026) was an American multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger, and bandleader. He played the twelve-string guitar, classical guitar, electric FRAME guitar, piano, synthesizer, percussion, trumpet, and French horn.