 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (October 2019) |
Ralph Flanagan | |
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 Flanagan in 1956 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ralph Elias Flenniken |
| Born | April 7, 1914 Lorain, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | December 30, 1995 (aged 81) Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, big band |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, bandleader, composer, arranger |
| Instrument | Piano |
Ralph Elias Flenniken (April 7, 1914 – December 30, 1995), known professionally as Ralph Flanagan, was an American big band leader, pianist, composer, and arranger for the orchestras of Hal McIntyre, Sammy Kaye, Blue Barron, Charlie Barnet, and Alvino Rey.
He joined the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers in 1950.