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References
- 1 2 Allmusic Guide credits and discography for Tom Ranier
- 1 2 3 4 5 Bio for Tom Ranier, Concord Music Group Archived 2012-04-07 at the Wayback Machine
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 The Los Angeles Times, January 30, 1997, ZAN STEWART, For Noted Pianist, Jazz Is Addictive Art Form
- ↑ Ranier LP, All Music Guide
- ↑ Night Music LP
- ↑ IMDB, listing for Ranier television credits, acting-musician
- ↑ IMDB, listing for Ranier movie credits
- ↑ Piano in the Rhythm Section credits page, Alfred Music Publishing, 1997
- ↑ Yanow, Scott. Bebop Miller Freeman Books, San Francisco. 2000. page 274
- ↑ Ranier's compositions, arrangements, and playing can be heard on Both Sides Now, Escape To Asylum , Time Tripping , Primarily Jazz , Unforgettable , Love Ya and Celebration! LPs and CDs
- ↑ Piano in the Rhythm Section at Alfred Music Publishing
