Ralph Marterie And His Orchestra - A Salute To The Aragon Ballroom

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Review by Fazlur Baksh

A Salute To The Aragon Ballroom: Ralph Marterie’s Forgotten Gem That Still Kicks Alright, let’s get one thing straight—this album ain’t trying to reinvent the wheel. Released back in ‘53 by Ralph Marterie and his crew, A Salute To The Aragon Ballroom is pure vintage pop with a side of swing swagger. It’s got that old-school Mercury Records polish but don’t go thinking this is some snooze-fest for your grandma’s record player. Nah, this sucker still slaps if you’re into raw vibes and melodies that feel like they were born in another era. Let me break it down for ya. First up, there’s “Melancholy Rhapsody,” which hits you like a punch to the gut—but in a good way. This track doesn’t mess around; it’s slow, smooth, and dripping with emotion. You can almost picture Ralph standing under a spotlight, sweat glistening as he conducts the orchestra like it’s his last night on Earth. The horns? Perfectly blaring. The strings? Tugging at your heartstrings so hard you might cry into your whiskey glass. If you’ve ever felt sad without really knowing why, this tune will slap those feelings right outta hiding. Then there’s “Blue Boogie.” Holy crap, this one’s wild. Forget melancholy—this track grabs you by the collar and drags you onto the dance floor whether you like it or not. It’s got that jitterbug energy that makes your feet move before your brain catches up. The piano riffs are sharp enough to cut glass, and the rhythm section lays down grooves so tight you’ll swear they glued the band together. This song sticks in your head like gum on a hot sidewalk. Two days later, you're humming it while stuck in traffic, pissed off but kinda loving it. The rest of the tracks ain’t bad either. Stuff like “What’s New” and “Dream Serenade” keeps things mellow, perfect for when you wanna chill but not fall asleep. And props to Ralph for sneaking in quirky bangers like “There’s No Tamale,” because who doesn’t love a little humor with their jazz? But here’s the kicker—the whole album feels like stepping into a time machine. Not just any time machine, though. One where cigarette smoke hangs heavy in the air, everyone wears suits (even the ladies), and nobody gives a damn about what tomorrow brings. Listening to this record reminds you how music used to be more than just background noise—it was an event. A vibe. Something worth dressing up for. So yeah, A Salute To The Aragon Ballroom may not change your life, but it sure as hell won’t bore you either. In a world full of overproduced beats and auto-tuned nonsense, Ralph Marterie’s work feels refreshingly real. Like finding a dusty photo album in your attic and realizing people back then weren’t so different after all. And hey, here’s something random to chew on: I bet if aliens landed in 1953 and heard this album, they’d think humans were classy AF. Just saying.

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TrackDurationPreview
Blue Boogie
Melancholy Rhapsody
Move Over
Alt Wein
There's No Tamale
What's New
Love Me Or Leave Me
Night Cap
Dream Serenade
Carla
Twilight
Where The Wind Blows

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Catalog Numbers

MG 20128

Labels

Mercury

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Formats

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About Ralph Marterie And His Orchestra

American big band active in 1950s. First big band to cover a rock & roll song, Crazy, Man, Crazy, in 1953. They also starred in the 1955 musical featurette This U-I. Members: Ralph Marterie (leader, trumpet), Jerry Dittman (trumpet), Warren Kime (trumpet), Corny Panico (trumpet), Art Schindelbeck (trumpet), Paul Crumbaugh (trombone), Jim George (trombone), Paul Severson (trombone), Bobby Speer (trombone),Len Gagliardi (alto sax),Jack Gaylo (alto sax), Maury Lathowers (tenor sax), Kenny Mann (tenor sax), Charlie Spero (baritone sax, clarinet), Matt Alagna (piano), Johnny Bibb (guitar), Henry Poston (bass), Henry Riggs (drums)

Name Vars

  • Orch. Conducted By Ralph Marterie
  • Orch. Ralph Materie
  • Orquestra De Ralph Marterie
  • Ralph Marterie
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  • Orch.
  • Ralph Marterie & His Band
  • Ralph Marterie & His Downbeat Orch.
  • Ralph Marterie & His Marlboro Men
  • Ralph Marterie & His Marlboro Orch.
  • Ralph Marterie & His Marlboro Orchestra
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  • Orchestra
  • Ralph Marterie And His Downbeat Orchestra
  • Ralph Marterie And His Marlboro Orchestra
  • Ralph Marterie And His Orchestra With Strings
  • Ralph Marterie E La Sua Orchestra
  • Ralph Marterie Et Son Orchestre
  • Ralph Marterie Orchestra
  • Ralph Marterie With Strings
  • Ralph Marterie Y Su Orchesta
  • Ralph Marterie Y Su Orquesta
  • Ralph Marterie Y Su Orquesta \
  • Ralph Marterie and his \
  • Ralph Marterie's Orchestra
  • Ralph Marteries Orchestra
  • Ralph Martiere
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  • Ralph Martiere's Orchestra
  • Ralph Martieres Orch.
  • Ralph Materie & His Orchestra
  • Ralph Materie And His Orchestra
  • Ralph Matiere's Orchestra
  • The Famous Ralph Marterie Orchestra

Members

  • Ralph Marterie
  • Paul Severson
  • Ray Shaw

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? Ralph Marterie's 1953 album *A Salute To The Aragon Ballroom* is a nostalgic nod to the iconic Chicago venue where big band music once reigned supreme. Tracks like "Melancholy Rhapsody" and "Blue Boogie" capture the lively spirit of the era. It’s wild to think people were dancing to these tunes over 70 years ago!