Ralph LaLama, born January 30, 1951, in West Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, is an
American saxophonist and composer in modern jazz. After studying at the Dana
School of Music of Youngstown State University, he joined Thad Jones' band,
which brought him to New York City. He performed with big bands led by Woody
Herman, Buddy Rich, Carla Bley, and the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. LaLama's
discography includes Feelin' and Dealin' (1991) under the group Ralph Lalama &
His Manhattan All Stars. He also released albums under Ralph Lalama Quartet such
as Momentum (1992), You Know What I Mean (1995...