Ralph Escudero

Not to be confused with Bob Escudero, also tubist and bassist; or Rafi Escudero also known as Rafael Escudero, composer. Puerto Rican tubist, later double bassist (July 16, 1898, Manatí, Puerto Rico - April 10, 1970, Puerto Rico). He moved to New York City in 1920-1921 where he played with a number of famous jazz musicians (as well as in Los Angeles) before returning to Puerto Rico in the 1930s.