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Ralph Salmins
Born (1964-06-04) June 4, 1964 (age 60)
OriginLondon, England
Occupation(s)Session Musician, Percussionist
Formerly of,
Websitewww.ralphsalmins.com

Ralph Salmins (born June 4th 1964)[1] is a British drummer, percussionist and session musician. With an eclectic biography and best known for studio and live work with Van Morrison, Björk, Robbie Williams, and as a member of The Waterboys as well as recording on albums and film soundtracks.[2] Salmins is currently a Drum Kit professor for both the Royal College of Music[3] in London, and The Guildhall School of Music and Drama.[4]

Early Life & Education

Salmins grew up in London and studied orchestral percussion at The Guildhall School of Music & Drama 1982-1986. (REF)

Career

Recording & Live Music

Primarily a studio musician, Salmins has played on albums, TV shows and on the soundtracks to over 180 movies[2], including titles from the Harry Potter, Lord of The Rings, Mission Impossible and James Bond film series.[4] He has recorded scores for composers Alexandre Desplat, Hans Zimmer, John Williams, Anne Dudley, James Newton-Howard, Danny Elfman, Jerry Goldsmith, John Barry, AR Rahman and Michel Colombier. [5]

Salmins has performed or recorded with Paul McCartney, Björk, George Martin, Quincy Jones, Aretha Franklin, Elton John, Dionne Warwick, Tori Amos, Burt Bacharach, Tom Jones, Elvis Costello, Diana Ross, Deniece Williams, Madonna, Bob Dylan, Barry Gibb, Robin Gibb, Graham Gouldman, Scott Walker, Mick Jagger, Ronnie Wood, Chaka Khan, The Beach Boys, Nik Kershaw, Alison Krauss, Josh Groban, Gary Moore, Lady Gaga and Keith Emerson.[3] Salmins was a member of Van Morrison’s band from 1995-1999[4] and 2005-6, recording four albums in this time[4]. In 2011[6] he joined The Waterboys and was a member of the band for ten years, recording six albums during his tenure.[5]

Orchestrally he has recorded with Bryn Terfel, Renee Fleming, John Williams, James Galway, Robert Kraft, Kiri Te Kanawa, Anne Akiko Meyers, The BBC Symphony Orchestra, The London Symphony Orchestra, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Philharmonia Orchestra and The London Philharmonic Orchestra.[4]

In the jazz world, Salmins has worked with The Count Basie Orchestra, Wynton Marsalis, Art Farmer, Jon Hendricks, John Lewis, Joe Lovano, James Moody, Tom Scott, Annie Ross, Irene Reid, Jane Monheit, Kurt Elling, Lizz Wright, Jimmy Witherspoon, John Dankworth, Cleo Laine, Gene Harris, Gunter Schiller, Mose Allison and Joe Williams. [5][7]

Teaching

Salmins has worked as visiting lecturer, teacher, examiner and/or external assessor and clinician at Royal Northern College of Music, Leeds College of Music, Leeds University, Leeds Beckett University, Trinity Laban Conservatoire, Birmingham Conservatoire, Bath Spa University, BIMM, London College of Contemporary Music, The University of Liverpool, Abbey Road Institute (Paris & London), Cork School of Music, The London Drum Show and The UK Drum Show (REF). In 2010, Salmins was on the judging panel for BBC Young Musician of The Year.[8] Currently he is a Drum Kit Professor at the Royal College of Music[6] and The Guildhall School of Music and Drama.[4]

London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony

In 2012 Salmins acted as consultant for Danny Boyle’s London Olympic Opening Ceremony, coordinating, auditioning and training the 1,000 drummers with whom he performed in the ceremony.[1]

Honours & Awards

In 2022, Salmins was made a Fellow of The Royal College of Music.[9]

Winner 2003 Reader’s Poll 'Studio Category' at mikedolbear.com.[7]

Winner of 'Best Drummer' category at the British Jazz awards in 2006 and 2007.[7]

Winner, Philip Jones Percussion Prize. REF

Discography

Composer

Salmins was a composer of Drum Kit Grade Pieces for Trinity Guildhall [10] as well as production of Music Albums for, BBC Music Library, Chappell Music Library,(REF) The Waterboys, and Kyle Eastwood.[5]






References

  1. ^ "Ralph Salmins". SABIAN Cymbals. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  2. ^ a b "PercWorks || Interview with Ralph Salmins". PercWorks. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  3. ^ a b "Ralph Salmins". www.rcm.ac.uk. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  4. ^ a b c d e f "Ralph Salmins | Guildhall School of Music & Drama". www.gsmd.ac.uk. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  5. ^ a b c d "Ralph Salmins Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  6. ^ a b "Ralph Salmins". www.rcm.ac.uk. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  7. ^ a b c "PercWorks || Interview with Ralph Salmins". PercWorks. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  8. ^ "BBC - BBC Young Musician - The 2010 judges". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  9. ^ "Honours and Fellowships". www.rcm.ac.uk. Retrieved 2024-02-22.
  10. ^ "PercWorks || Interview with Ralph Salmins". PercWorks. Retrieved 2024-02-22.

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