Originally from Plainfield, NJ, Ray has been involved in the New York City jazz scene for many years. Having earned his Bachelors of Music degree from NY College of Music, he had the distinction and privilege of studying classical music with world-famous pianist Jan Gorbaty, and jazz with French jazz pianist Bernard Phiffer (of Charlie Parker / Jango Reinhart fame). amongst others, Ray has regularly worked with such notables as Woody Shaw, Vincent Herring, Andy McCloud and Ronnie Cuba.
Ray,
I use to really enjoy watching the trio play many years ago in front of Gilmore’s Down Under at the South Street Seaport.
Mentally I learned a great deal from you as well as from Harry Leahey back in the day as well as his son Jimmy.
I use to work with Ray Jr. at the piano store when it was up in Warren. Can you possibly tell me how I can get back in touch with Ray Jr.?
Thanks
Thomas