Background
Gleason, Ralph Joseph was born on March 1, 1917 in New York City. Son of Ralph A. and Mary (Quinlisk) Gleason.
Gleason, Ralph Joseph was born on March 1, 1917 in New York City. Son of Ralph A. and Mary (Quinlisk) Gleason.
Student Columbia, 1934-1938.
Jazz and popular music critic San Francisco Chronicle, 1950-1975, also now daily columnist. Former contributing editor Down Beat, 1948-1960, Hi/Fi Stereo Review. Contributing editor Scholastic Roto.
Writer numerous album liner notes for recording companies. Writer nationally syndicated jazz column. Producer-host Jazz Casual, television program, 1962-1975.
Lecturer in jazz University of California Extension, 1960-1963. Lecturer music department Sonoma State College, 1965-1967.
Member advisory visiting board jazz Lenox School Jazz, Institute Jazz. Served with Office of War Information, 1942-1944.
Married Jean Rayburn, October 12, 1940. Children: Bridget, Stacy, Toby.