Ralph Escudero

Not to be confused with Rafi Escudero also known as Rafael Escudero, composer.

Puerto Rican tubist, later double bassist (July 16, 1898, Manatí, Puerto Rico - April 10, 1970, Puerto Rico). He moved to New York City in 1920-1921 where he played with a number of famous jazz musicians (as well as in Los Angeles) before returning to Puerto Rico in the 1930s. Leaders and bands whom he played with include the New Amsterdam Musical Association, Wilbur Sweatman, Fletcher Henderson, William McKinney, Kaiser Marshall, the Savoy Bearcats, and W.C. Handy among others.