Deep Groove Encyclopedia - Ralph MacDonald

Ralph MacDonald

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MacDonald is a session percussionist who has laid down tracks for dozens of albums, most notably for Roberta Flack. He is also responsible for two critically acclaimed late 70s albums which focused on his playing. Not surprisingly, his long percussion breaks made him popular with dance music fans: "Jam On the Groove" is a old school break classic, and "The Path" documents the utlization of drums over the course of music history.

Ralph MacDonald's Deepest Grooves

Sound of a Drum (Marlin, 1976)
With "Jam on the Groove" and "Calypso Breakdown."

The Path (Marlin, 1978)

Counterpoint (TK, 1979)

Universal Rhythm (Polydor, 1984)
This LP is home to his highest-charting single, "In the Name Of Love," sang by Bill Withers.

Surprize (Polydor, 1985)

The Complete Marlin Recordings (Label M, 2001)
His two most acclaimed LPs over two discs.