Saxophonist, Ralph Franke’s resume reads like a who’s who of the Australian music industry of the past 40 years. A household name in Adelaide and Sydney, Ralph’s exquisite tone has spanned from interstate stages to South-East Asia and Europe. While jazz remains Ralph’s first love, he has played a myriad of styles ranging from classical, rock and pop, through to reggae, ska, fusion and blues. His international backing includes Sting, B.B. King, Mick Taylor (ex Rolling Stones) and Lisa Hunt (ex Aretha Franklin). Ralph’s interstate artist backing includes James Morrison, Tommy Emmanuel, Mental as Anything, Galapogas Duck, Johnny Diesel & the Injectors, John Paul Young and Dragon to name but a few. Recently relocating to Tasmania, Ralph has formed a new quartet featuring Tasmania’s finest new generation of jazz artists, featuring Gianni Puli (gtr), Seb Folvig (dbl bass) and Chris McGuiness-Terry (kit). Join Ralph Franke Quartet for classic standards with a twist, infusing New Orleans rhythms and blues to compliment the perfect glass of beer or wine. Not to be missed!