Ralph Hepola

“His focused and driving mission to create something new in the arts world is revealed in expanding the language of modern jazz via the tuba. Even for the hip, he has a lot to say and a lot to impart. Take a listen to his work—and be prepared to be amazed.”

– Marilyn Lester, New York City jazz journalist and staff writer for The New York City Jazz Record – The City’s Only Homegrown Jazz Gazzette

“Ralph is a consummate advocate for his instrument of choice, the tuba. Ralph has not only captivated audiences but also pushed the boundaries of the genre, redefining what it means to be a jazz musician, particularly a tubaist, in the 21st century.”

– Christopher Knox, New York City Jazz Journalist and Contributing Writer to Hot House Jazz Guide in New York City, the longest running jazz magazine in the Tri-State area

“I am the first to tread the road that I have discovered.” – Paul Cezanne (1839-1906) originator of cubism