Recordings

“Anna Karenina, The Audio Musical” (2003)

This was a labor of love which Ralph worked on every single day for two straight years to get together. Based on the Leo Tolstoy novel, it contains 30 songs and instrumentals and showcases one of the finest singing actresses of the British stage—Lorna Dallas.

 

“Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations”

At the time, this 1995 CD was the fifth musical version of the classic story but only the second to be recorded. Ralph put it together in such a fashion that most of the “lyrics” are essentially Dickens’ own words.

 

 

“A Gift Of Music” (1978)

This collection features: the songs of featured pianist, Joe Clonick; plus Ralph's mini-musical "Jean" about Jean Nidetch, the founder of Weight Watchers.

 

 

“I’m in Love with You” - The Songs and Music of Raphael Chicorel

This is an album recorded in 1972 introducing both Sandra Mandella on vocals and The Ray Tabs Trio. with accompaniment. Ralph doing vocals on one song and teams with his seven year old son “Jocko” on another.

 


“The Music of Raphael Chicorel” (1970)

Ralph's music in many ways is an anachronism — he composes from the stuff of his world — the world of compassion and honesty — serenity and good nature, apolitical, personal, loving.

 


“Many Moods Many Rhythms Volume 1” - by Ralph Chicorel

In February 2007, I began working with keyboard artist Larry Moore, of Waukesha, Wisconsin. In transcribing my musical ideas onto paper and then onto this recording, Larry really “got into my head” and brought my tunes to life in a truly marvelous and very accurate way.

 


“Many Moods Many Rhythms Volume 2 ” - by Ralph Chicorel

While Volume 1 contained all instrumentals, there are three vocal tracks in this 45 track volume. Larry Moore is back providing the ideal musical direction for all situations, keyboard, small group, big band and orchestra. This joyous musical collaboration includes members of the Chicorel family.

 

 

“Many Moods Many Rhythms Volume 3 ” - by Ralph Chicorel

For the first time ever, all six of my children, along with my sister, Shirley, are heard as soloists. For the third time my son Matt has created the CD cover. I am not only indebted to my family members for their invaluable contributions, I am extremely touched by their beautiful work. And so, to say the least, Thanks Guys!