Ralph Salmins (born 4 June 1964) is a British drummer and percussionist. 　　He works as a professor at the Royal College of Music, who have described him as "one of the world’s most in-demand drummers". 　　According to MusicRadar, "Ralph Salmins is one of Britain’s most accomplished drummers. Acclaimed for his versatility, he’s at home with all styles of jazz, pop, rock, West End and studio work. And if that’s not enough there’s his tally of over 100 movie soundtracks." 　　He has won Best Drummer in the British Jazz Awards.