Ralph Laing

Pianist, trumpeter, songwriter and arranger. Born Sanquhar, Dumfries, Scotland, 26 April 1936. He began as a trumpet player with the Ayrshire Jazz Band and in Glasgow's Eagle Jazzmen (1953-6). Began specializing in piano in the 1960's. Led his own Groove Juice Special from 1982. He moved back to Scotland in 1991 and continued to play regularly.