Ralph MacDonald

Trinbagonian-American percussionist, songwriter, musical arranger, record producer, steelpan virtuoso and philanthropist
Person human Q434368
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Ralph MacDonald

Summary

Ralph MacDonald is a human[1]. His place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on March 15, 1944[3]. He passed away in Stamford[4]. He died on December 18, 2011[5]. He worked as a songwriter[6], jazz musician[7], and percussionist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (323 views/month, #7,130 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], Ralph MacDonald…
  • Ralph MacDonald passed away in Stamford[4].
  • Ralph MacDonald was born on March 15, 1944[3].
  • Ralph MacDonald died on December 18, 2011[5].
  • Burial took place at Woodlawn Cemetery[10].
  • Ralph MacDonald held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Ralph MacDonald worked as a songwriter[6].
  • Ralph MacDonald worked as a jazz musician[7].
  • Ralph MacDonald worked as a percussionist[8].
  • A notable work attributed to Ralph MacDonald is Just the Two of Us[12].
  • Ralph MacDonald is recorded as male[13].
  • Ralph MacDonald's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Ralph MacDonald's genre is jazz[15].
  • Ralph MacDonald's genre is jazz fusion[16].
  • The cause of death was lung cancer[17].
  • Ralph MacDonald's family name is recorded as MacDonald[18].
  • Ralph MacDonald's given name is recorded as Ralph[19].
  • Ralph MacDonald's given name is recorded as Anthony[20].
  • Ralph MacDonald's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[21].
  • Ralph MacDonald's instrument is recorded as steelpan[22].
  • Ralph MacDonald's instrument is recorded as percussion instrument[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Ralph MacDonald's place of birth was New York City[2]. He was born on March 15, 1944[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include songwriter[6], jazz musician[7], and percussionist[8].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Ralph MacDonald is Just the Two of Us[12].

Death and Burial

Ralph MacDonald died on December 18, 2011[5]. He passed away in Stamford[4]. The cause of death was lung cancer[17]. He is buried at Woodlawn Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Ralph MacDonald ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (323 views/month, #7,130 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Ralph MacDonald born?

Ralph MacDonald was born in New York City[2].

Where did Ralph MacDonald die?

Ralph MacDonald died in Stamford[4].

What did Ralph MacDonald do for work?

Ralph MacDonald worked as songwriter[6], jazz musician[7], and percussionist[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . nydailynews.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Montreux Jazz Festival Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work Just the Two of Us
    Given name Ralph, Anthony
    Family name MacDonald
    Country of citizenship United States
    + 17 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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