Ralph Lofton, Jr.

Musician/ Artist/ Producer/ Writer/ Entrepreneur: God anointed Ralph T. Lofton, Jr. with the ability to play at the age of nine years old in the city of Memphis, Tennessee. His first instrument was the piano and the first song he ever played was Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross during Sunday School. He soon developed his love for the organ. Ralph used his playing ability to assist ministries and musical groups within the city, a few of which he was the founder and director. In 1984 he moved to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue his musical career. Shortly after his arrival, Ralph began playing for a couple of local churches and worked a few odd jobs while becoming acquainted with the music industry. In God's perfect time, Ralph was introduced to Dr. Bobby Jones and his music director, Derrick Lee. He auditioned me and I was hired as a musician for the Bobby Jones Gospel Show on the Black Entertainment Television Network (BET). He served in that capacity for over ten years. Through this entity, God blessed Lofton to further use his music ministry by playing for numerous recording projects. In 1989, he was hired to tour with Bebe and Cece Winans. This tour would take him halfway around the world (as far as Siberia.)

Lofton has also been blessed to make guest appearances on the TV shows of such stars as Arsenio Hall, Pat Sajak, Regis & Kathy Lee, Jay Leno, and David Letterman, to name a few. He has accompanied such world renowned artists as Whitney Houston, Little Richard and has appeared on the stage and on the records of over 100 christian, R & B & pop artists. One could just about pick any christian CD out of their collection and find his name listed under the musical credits. As a producer, he has produced three of his own instrumental projects. He has also produced projects for the Angelic Voices of Faith, Dr. Charles G. Hayes & The Cosmopolitan Church, The Christianaires, Sharrneice Horton and the Voices of Faith, and the two-time Dove nominated.

As a songwriter, he has written music for such artists as Bobby Jones and New Life, Beverly Crawford, (Actor) Rev. Clifton Davis, and Rev. Lawrence Thomison. The 1998 Stellar Awards featured one of Mr. Lofton's compositions as their theme music. He has several gold records and citations to his credit. Ralph is the President and CEO of Raph'Ton Music Enterprizes, a music company that houses several publishing entities, a record label, the future school of the arts, and a consulting firm. He has also recorded several projects with the famed instrumental group, "THE QUIET TIME PLAYERS" now known as "M-7".  Lofton has also traveled with the renowned jazz saxophonist, Kirk Whalum where he performs with musical greats such as, bassist Michael Manson, vocalist Kevin Whalum, guitarist Kevin Turner, drummer Sean McCurley, and keyboardists Michael Logan,Takana Miyamoto, & John Stoddart. He's also traveled & performed with R & B/Pop Legend, Aretha Franklin. Performed with Country artist Marty Stuart. and Country Singer Songwriter Paul Overstreet. He is currently traveling with the "Williams Bros." 2011, Lofton continues to work with artist performing on there recordings, songwriting & consulting. Recently he performed with legendary Arranger, Conductor, Writer, Benjamin right.

His partnership with Duration Music Group, owned by Joseph R. Washington, Jr., has birthed an instructional organ DVD entitled "The Art And Fundamental Basics Of The Hammond Organ", the newly released CD entitled "All Of Me" & "I Tell You Yes" (featuring a mixture of instrumental gospel, smooth jazz, and some harmonicvocal presentations.) And Know the newest musical contribution is, "All Of Me." Which is geared toward the smooth jazz market. And now, 2011 The upcoming CD titled, "I STILL BELIEVE" has released 2 singles from it already. There is no formal release date for the CD as of yet.  A future continuing to be, pregnant, with unlimited possibilities. "Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you your heart's desires. (Psalm 37:4 -NLT).

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