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Ray Kennedy (pianist)
Raymond Huston "Ray" Kennedy Jr. (January 6, 1957 – May 28, 2015) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger. He was a member of John Pizzarelli's trio for more than a decade and recorded more than 10 albums under his own name. Life and career Kennedy was born and grew up in Maplewood, Missouri, in 1957."Ray Kennedy"
npr. Retrieved July 5, 2015.
His father was a bandleader, trumpeter and vocalist in the 1930s and 1940s in . His mother worked in the Maplewood music store that his parents owned. Kennedy had two siblings: Tom, who bec ...
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Maplewood, Missouri
Maplewood is an inner-ring suburb of St. Louis, located in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. History Maplewood was established around the turn of the 20th century. Maplewood was one of the early suburbs of St. Louis. Located just outside the city limits, Maplewood was located at the end of one of St. Louis's streetcar lines and was also located near major railroads. It was built as a bedroom community. Advertising suggested that people should get away from the city (in an era of common and sooty commercial, industrial, and domestic coal burning) and enjoy the fresh air of less densely populated areas like Maplewood. Maplewood's historic residential areas were mostly built from 1900 to 1910 and a number of well-preserved homes remain. Several of these homes have remained in the same family for generations. Maplewood is currently being revitalized by an influx of restaurants, businesses, and shops around Manchester Ave., Sutton Ave., and the Greenwood Historic District. ...
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Howard Alden
Howard Vincent Alden (born October 17, 1958) is an American jazz guitarist born in Newport Beach, California. Alden has recorded many albums for Concord Records, including four with seven-string guitar innovator George Van Eps. Early life Howard Vincent Alden was born in Newport Beach, California, on October 17, 1958. He grew up in Huntington Beach, playing piano, harmonica, the four-string tenor guitar, and then four-string banjo at age ten. After hearing recordings of Barney Kessel, Charlie Christian, Django Reinhardt, and other jazz guitar greats, he got a six-string guitar and started teaching himself to play. As a teenager he played both instruments at venues in the Los Angeles area. He studied guitar with Jimmy Wyble when he was 16. In 1977–78 he studied jazz guitar at the Guitar Institute of Technology (GIT) in Hollywood with Herb Ellis, Joe Pass, and Howard Roberts. At GIT he assisted Roberts in organizing and preparing curriculum materials. Alden then conducted some ...
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Telarc International Corporation
Telarc International Corporation is an American audiophile independent record label founded in 1977 by two classically trained musicians and former teachers, Jack Renner (recording engineer), Jack Renner and Robert Woods (producer), Robert Woods. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, the label has had a long association with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and the Cleveland Orchestra, as well as with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and the St. Louis Symphony, St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Although it started as a classical music label, Telarc has released jazz, blues and country music recordings. In 1996, Telarc merged with another independent label, Heads Up International, Heads Up, now a Telarc subsidiary. In late 2005 both Telarc and Heads Up were bought by Concord Records. Today both labels operate as semi-autonomous units in the Concord Music Group. The Telarc Sound Telarc is noted for the high quality of its recordings, encapsulated in the slogan "The Telarc Sound". Its 1979 high-def ...
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Kisses In The Rain
''Kisses in the Rain'' is John Pizzarelli's Telarc Records debut from 2000. The date includes his working trio, composed of Martin Pizzarelli on double-bass and Ray Kennedy on piano. Track listing #"From Monday On" #"When I Take My Sugar to Tea" #"I'm In the Mood for Love" #"I Can't Get Up the Nerve" #" I Got Rhythm" #"When Lights Are Low" #"I Thought About You" #"Should I?" #"Don't Be That Way" #"I Could Have Told You So" #"Kisses in the Rain" #"Oscar Night" #" Polka Dots and Moonbeams" #"Baby Just Come Home to Me" #"Lifetime or Two, A" #"I Wouldn't Trade You" Personnel * John Pizzarelliguitar, vocals *Martin Pizzarelli Martin Pizzarelli (born November 1, 1963) is an American jazz double-bassist known for his work with his brother John Pizzarelli, appearing on many of his albums in a swing trio that includes pianists Ray Kennedy and Larry Fuller. He has reco ... double-bass * Ray Kennedy piano References {{Authority control 2000 albums John Pizzarelli ...
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Meets The Beatles
''John Pizzarelli Meets the Beatles'' is a studio album of tributes to The Beatles performed by John Pizzarelli and his working trio of brother Martin Pizzarelli and pianist Ray Kennedy. The selections are all given a swinging dimension. Track listing #" Can't Buy Me Love" #"I've Just Seen a Face" #" Here Comes the Sun" #"Things We Said Today" #" You've Got to Hide Your Love Away" #"Eleanor Rigby" #" And I Love Her" #" When I'm Sixty-Four" #" Oh! Darling" #"Get Back" #" The Long and Winding Road" #"For No One" Personnel * John Pizzarellivocals, guitar *Martin Pizzarellidouble-bass * Ray Kennedypiano *Gary Keller (saxophone) *Chuck Wilson (saxophone) *Kenny Berger (saxophone) *Scott Robinson (saxophone) *Ken Peplowski (clarinet) *Alan Raph Alan Raph (born July 3, 1933, in New York City ) is a bass trombonist, composer, arranger, and conductor who founded and conducts the Danbury Brass Band. He has recorded with many popular musicians and for television, movies, and ballet ...
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Our Love Is Here To Stay (album)
''Our Love is Here to Stay'' is a 1997 studio album by jazz guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli. Pizzarelli is joined by his regular trio members consisting of brother Martin Pizzarelli on double-bass and Ray Kennedy, as well as trombonist Don Sebesky and his big band. The title track received a 1998 Grammy nomination for best arrangement.Scree Source: Grammy Winners 1998


Track listing

#Dream # Our Love Is Here to Stay # Avalon #Honey Pie #The Day I Found You ('The Pollywog Song') #
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Passion Guitars
''Passion Guitars'' is a studio album by Bucky Pizzarelli and John Pizzarelli containing swing and Latin jazz standards. The album was later released as ''Passionate Guitars'' by LRC Records in an attempt to shed this version's poor marketing, which confused potential buyers into thinking this was somehow a smooth jazz album. Track listing #"Besame Mucho" #"Triste" #"One Note Samba" #"The Girl from Ipanema" #"Line for Lyons" #"I Found a New Baby" #"Orchids in the Moonlight" #"Maybe This Summer" #"'S Wonderful" #" A Day in the Life of a Fool" #"Meditation" Personnel *Bucky Pizzarelliguitar *John Pizzarelliguitar *Gene Bertonciniguitar *Ray Kennedypiano *Butch Milesdrums *Martin Pizzarelli Martin Pizzarelli (born November 1, 1963) is an American jazz double-bassist known for his work with his brother John Pizzarelli, appearing on many of his albums in a swing trio that includes pianists Ray Kennedy and Larry Fuller. He has reco ...double bass References {{Authority co ...
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Let's Share Christmas
''Let's Share Christmas'' is a 1996 Christmas album by jazz guitarist John Pizzarelli, accompanied by his ordinary trio of Martin Pizzarelli and Ray Kennedy. Also accompanying the trio on a number of tracks are various guest musicians and orchestras. Track listing #"Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!" #"Let's Share Christmas" #"White Christmas" #" Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" #"What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?" #" Sleigh Ride" #" Christmas Time Is Here" #"I'll Be Home for Christmas" #"Santa Claus Is Near" #" The Christmas Song" #"Snowfall" #" Silent Night" Personnel * John Pizzarelliguitar *Martin Pizzarellidouble-bass * Ray Kennedypiano * Harry Allensaxophone *Jay Berlinerguitar * Jeff Claytonsaxophone *Andy Fuscosaxophone *Bill Watroustrombone *Michel Legrandconductor *The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra The Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra was a jazz big band formed by trumpeter Thad Jones and drummer Mel Lewis in New York in 1965.Lisik/Allen. 50 Years at ...
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After Hours (John Pizzarelli Album)
''After Hours'' is a 1996 studio album for Novus Records by jazz guitarist John Pizzarelli and his trio. Most of the album consists of old standards, and features guests like Randy Sandke and Harry Allen. Track listing #"Coquette" #"Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out to Dry" #"I'll Never Be The Same" #"They Can't Take That Away from Me" #"You're Lookin' at Me" #"Mam'selle" #" But Not for Me" #"Lullaby" #"In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning" #"Sometimes I'm Happy" #"It Might as Well Be Spring" #"Be My Baby Tonight" #"Stringbean" Personnel *John Pizzarelli *Martin Pizzarelli double-bass *Ray Kennedy piano *Randy Sandke Jay Randall Sandke (born May 5, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois) is a jazz trumpeter and guitarist. While a student at Indiana University in 1968, he and Michael Brecker started a jazz-rock band (Mrs. Seamon's Sound Band) that performed at the Notre D ... guest * Harry Allen guest, saxophone References {{Authority control 1996 albums John Pizzarelli albums Novu ...
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Dear Mr
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New Standards (John Pizzarelli Album)
''New Standards'' is a studio album by a young John Pizzarelli attempting to create modern standards in the Great American Songbook. The release was not met with much enthusiasm, as most critics felt Pizzarelli was capable of much better offerings. Aside from his regular trio of himself, Martin Pizzarelli and Ray Kennedy, a host of other musicians join Pizzarelli on this album (including his father Bucky Pizzarelli). Track listing #Fools Fall In Love #Oh How My Heart Beats For You #Beautiful Moons Ago #I'm Your Guy #Come On-A My House #Beautiful Maria Of My Soul #I Only Want Some #I'm Alright Now #Just A Skosh #Why Do People Fall In Love #Hearts Like Mine Are Broken Every Day #Better Run Before It's Spring #Give Me Your Heart #Look At Us #Oh How My Heart Beats For You (Swing) Personnel Leading * John Pizzarellivocals, guitar *Martin Pizzarelli double-bass, background vocals * Ray Kennedypiano, Hammond organ, background vocal ...
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Naturally (John Pizzarelli Album)
''Naturally'' is a studio album by jazz singer and guitarist John Pizzarelli, accompanied by Martin Pizzarelli and Ken Levinsky (pianist). Also on the album is a large horn section with Clark Terry, and his father Bucky Pizzarelli on rhythm guitar. Track listing #"Splendid Splinter" (John Pizzarelli) - (4:01) #"I'm Confessin' (That I Love You)" (Doc Daugherty, Al J. Neiburg, Ellis Reynolds) - (3:48) #"Oh, Lady Be Good" (George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin) - (3:51) #"When I Grow Too Old to Dream" (Oscar Hammerstein II, Sigmund Romberg) - (3:30) #"Baby Medley: Gee Baby Ain't I Good to You/Baby, Baby, All the Time" (Neal Hefti, Andy Razaf, Don Redman, Bobby Troup) - (5:16) #"Seven on Charlie" (Dick Lieb, John Pizzarelli) - (3:18) #"Slappin' the Cakes on Me" (Dave Frishberg) - (3:37) #"Nuages" (Django Reinhardt) - (4:47) #"I Cried for You" (Gus Amheim, Arthur Freed, Abe Lyman) - (4:00) #"Naturally" (Ken Levinsky, John Pizzarelli, Martin Pizzarelli) - (2:51) #"You Stepped Out of a Dream" ...
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