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Besides being a veteran jazz keyboardist and pianist on the
south Florida music scene for many years, Ray was a member of guitarist
Randy Bernsen's Ocean Sound Band and recorded on three of his albums along with
such luminary jazz artists as Jaco Pastorius, Michael Brecker, Wayne Shorter,
and Herbie Hancock. Ray has also performed with jazz legend Dizzy Gillespie,
trumpeter Ira Sullivan, saxophonist Ed Calle, and flautist Nestor Torres.
"Figures Of The True is an
awe inspiring collection of contemporary stylings which, though without
words, speak volumes to the heart... for the contemporary jazz fan seeking
inspiration, Ray's music is in a class by itself."
Michael Canaan, Smoothchristianjazz. For a full length review, visit here.
Released in 1993, Farewell to
Shadowlands is music in the in the style and range of such
artists as Pat Metheny Group and Mark Isham. The music is inspired by verses
in the Bible regarding the renewal of all things as well as the highly
acclaimed allegorical work "The Chronicles of Narnia" by
theologian and philosopher C.S. Lewis.
Featured on this album are guest
appearances by guitarist Randy Bernsen, former Weather Report
percussionist
Robert Thomas, Jr., Blue Man Group drummer Jeff Quay, and two
time Grammy Award winner pop/latin vocalist Jon Secada.
"...a wonderfully rich sounding album... a
thoughtful and evocative recording and something that those of you who like good film music will really enjoy."
-- Jeff Johnson, Raven & Dove
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