Hugh Ragin
Encyclopedia
Hugh Ragin is an American jazz
trumpeter.
Ragin was raised in Houston and began on trumpet when he was in eighth grade. After playing in the Houston All-City High School Orchestra, which toured the UK, he took his bachelor's in music education
at the University of Houston
and his master's in trumpet performance at Colorado State University
. He played with Roscoe Mitchell
and Wadada Leo Smith
in Germany
in 1979, and toured with Anthony Braxton
later that year. He began working with David Murray
in 1980, playing trumpet in his large groups for many years. He toured with Maynard Ferguson
in 1983.
In addition to his work both as a sideman and a leader, he taught at Oberlin College
and elsewhere.
With Roscoe Mitchell
With David Murray
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
trumpeter.
Ragin was raised in Houston and began on trumpet when he was in eighth grade. After playing in the Houston All-City High School Orchestra, which toured the UK, he took his bachelor's in music education
Music education
Music education is a field of study associated with the teaching and learning of music. It touches on all domains of learning, including the psychomotor domain , the cognitive domain , and, in particular and significant ways,the affective domain, including music appreciation and sensitivity...
at the University of Houston
University of Houston
The University of Houston is a state research university, and is the flagship institution of the University of Houston System. Founded in 1927, it is Texas's third-largest university with nearly 40,000 students. Its campus spans 667 acres in southeast Houston, and was known as University of...
and his master's in trumpet performance at Colorado State University
Colorado State University
Colorado State University is a public research university located in Fort Collins, Colorado. The university is the state's land grant university, and the flagship university of the Colorado State University System.The enrollment is approximately 29,932 students, including resident and...
. He played with Roscoe Mitchell
Roscoe Mitchell
Roscoe Mitchell is an African American composer, jazz instrumentalist and educator, mostly known for being "a technically superb—if idiosyncratic—saxophonist." He has been called "one of the key figures" in avant-garde jazz who has been "at the forefront of modern music" for the past...
and Wadada Leo Smith
Wadada Leo Smith
Ishmael Wadada Leo Smith is a trumpeter and composer working primarily in the fields of avant-garde jazz and free improvisation.-Biography:...
in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
in 1979, and toured with Anthony Braxton
Anthony Braxton
Anthony Braxton is an American composer, saxophonist, clarinettist, flautist, pianist, and philosopher. Braxton has released well over 100 albums since the 1960s...
later that year. He began working with David Murray
David Murray (jazz musician)
David Murray is an American jazz musician. Murray plays mainly tenor saxophone and sometimes bass clarinet. He has recorded prolifically for many record labels since the mid-1970s.-Biography:...
in 1980, playing trumpet in his large groups for many years. He toured with Maynard Ferguson
Maynard Ferguson
Maynard Ferguson was a Canadian jazz musician and bandleader. He came to prominence playing in Stan Kenton's orchestra, before forming his own band in 1957...
in 1983.
In addition to his work both as a sideman and a leader, he taught at Oberlin College
Oberlin College
Oberlin College is a private liberal arts college in Oberlin, Ohio, noteworthy for having been the first American institution of higher learning to regularly admit female and black students. Connected to the college is the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, the oldest continuously operating...
and elsewhere.
As leader
- Metaphysical Question (Cecma Records, 1989)
- Gallery (CIMP, 1998)
- An Afternoon in Harlem (Justin Time, 1999)
- Fanfare & Fiesta (Justin Time, 2001)
- Back to Saturn (Black Saint Records, 2001)
- Feel the Sunshine (Justin Time, 2002)
- Sound Pictures for Solo Trumpet (Hopscotch Records, 2002)
- Revelation (Justin Time, 2004)
As sideman
With John LindbergJohn Lindberg
John Lindberg is an American jazz double-bassist.Lindberg studied at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor and moved to New York City in 1977. There he played with the Human Arts Ensemble alongside Joseph Bowie and Bobo Shaw, and he was in ensembles with Anthony Braxton from 1978-1985...
- Dimension 5Dimension 5 (album)Dimension 5 is an album by American jazz double-bassist John Lindberg recorded in 1981 for the Italian Black Saint label.-Reception:The Allmusic review by Eugene Chadbourne awarded the album 3 stars stating "Lindberg put together an ensemble for this project that's as sharp as his suit.....
(Black Saint, 1981)
With Roscoe Mitchell
Roscoe Mitchell
Roscoe Mitchell is an African American composer, jazz instrumentalist and educator, mostly known for being "a technically superb—if idiosyncratic—saxophonist." He has been called "one of the key figures" in avant-garde jazz who has been "at the forefront of modern music" for the past...
- 3 x 4 Eye3 x 4 Eye3 x 4 Eye is an album by jazz saxophonist Roscoe Mitchell and the Sound Ensemble recorded in 1981 for the Italian Black Saint label.-Reception:...
(Black Saint, 1981) - Live at the Knitting FactoryLive at the Knitting Factory (Roscoe Mitchell album)Live at the Knitting Factory is a live album by jazz saxophonist Roscoe Mitchell and the Sound Ensemble recorded in 1987 at the Knitting Factory for the Italian Black Saint label.-Reception:...
(Black Saint, 1987) - Nine to Get ReadyNine to Get ReadyNine to Get Ready is an album by jazz saxophonist and composer Roscoe Mitchell recorded in 1997 and released on the ECM label.-Reception:The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 3 stars stating "The performances are mostly concise, emphasize ensembles and are sometimes surprisingly...
(ECM, 1997)
With David Murray
David Murray (jazz musician)
David Murray is an American jazz musician. Murray plays mainly tenor saxophone and sometimes bass clarinet. He has recorded prolifically for many record labels since the mid-1970s.-Biography:...
- New Life (Black Saint, 1985)
- Hope ScopeHope ScopeHope Scope is the fourteenth album by David Murray to be released on the Italian Black Saint label and the fifth to feature his Octet. It was released in 1991 and features performances by Murray, Rasul Siddik, Hugh Ragin, Craig Harris, James Spaulding, Dave Burrell, Wilber Morris and Ralph...
(Black Saint, 1987) - RemembrancesRemembrancesRemembrances is an album by David Murray released on the Japanese DIW label. It was released in 1991 and features seven quintet performances by Murray with Hugh Ragin, Dave Burrell, Wilber Morris and Tani Tabbal.-Reception:...
(DIW, 1990) - South of the BorderSouth of the Border (David Murray album)South of the Border is an album by the David Murray Big Band released on the Japanese DIW label. Recorded in 1992 and released in 1993 the album features performances by Murray, Rasul Siddik, James Zoller, Hugh Ragin, Craig Harris, Frank Lacy, Al Patterson, Vincent Chancey, Kalil Henry, John...
(DIW, 1992) - PicassoPicasso (album)Picasso is an album by the David Murray Octet released on the Japanese DIW label. It was released in 1993 and features performances by Murray, Rasul Siddik, Hugh Ragin, Craig Harris, James Spaulding, Dave Burrell, Wilber Morris and Tani Tabbal.-Reception:...
(DIW, 1993) - Dark Star: The Music of the Grateful DeadDark Star: The Music of the Grateful DeadDark Star: The Music of the Grateful Dead is an album by the David Murray Octet released on the Astor Place label. It was released in 1996 and contains Murray's versions of compositions by the Grateful Dead...
(Astor Place, 1996) - Fo Deuk RevueFo Deuk RevueFo Deuk Revue is an album by David Murray released on the Justin Time label. Recorded in 1996 and released in 1997 the album features performances by Murray with Darryl Burgee, Ousseynou Diop, Assane Diop, Craig Harris, Robert Irving III, Abdou Karim Mané, Oumar Mboup, Hugh Ragin, Doudou N'Diaye...
(Justin Time, 1996) - Speaking in TonguesSpeaking in Tongues (David Murray album)Speaking in Tongues is an album by David Murray released on the Justin Time label. Recorded in 1997 and released in 1999 the album features performances by Murray with Fontella Bass, Leopoldo F...
(Justin Time, 1997) - Octet Plays TraneOctet Plays TraneOctet Plays Trane is an album by the David Murray Octet released on the Justin Time label. Recorded in 1999 and released in 2000 the album and features performances by Murray, Rasul Siddick, Hugh Ragin, Craig Harris, James Spaulding, Ravi Best, D. D. Jackson, Mark Johnson and Jaribu Shahid...
(Justin Time 1999) - Yonn-DéYonn-DéYonn-Dé is an album by David Murray released on the Justin Time label. Recorded in 2001 and released in 2003 the album features performances by Murray and the Gwo-Ka Masters. It was Murray's first album with the Gwo-Ka Masters and was followed by Gwotet .-Reception:The Allmusic review by David R...
(Justin Time, 2001)