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Ray Drummond
Ray Drummond (born November 23, 1946 in Brookline, Massachusetts) is an American jazz bassist and teacher. He also has an MBA from Stanford University, hence his linkage to the Stanford Jazz Workshop. He can be heard on hundreds of albums and co-leads ''The Drummonds'' with Renee Rosnes and (not related) Billy Drummond. Drummond has been a resident of Teaneck, New Jersey, since 1980 with his wife, Susan, and his daughter, Maya. He is the elder brother of David Drummond, who served as senior vice president, corporate development and chief legal officer of Google Inc., until his retirement in 2020. Discography As leader accessed May 11, 2018 * 1984: ''Susanita'' ( [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Two Of A Kind (John Hicks & Ray Drummond Album)
''Two of a Kind'' is an album by American jazz pianist John Hicks and bassist Ray Drummond recorded in 1986 and 1987 and released on the Theresa label.John Hicks discography accessed January 29, 2015 The 1992 CD reissue added three bonus tracks. Reception awarded the album 3 stars stating "They were a true duo, each player conscious of the other but able to make his own way". |
1-2-3-4 (Ray Drummond Album)
''1-2-3-4'' is an album by American bassist Ray Drummond which was recorded in 1997 and released on the Arabesque label in 1999. Reception The AllMusic review by Michael G. Nastos said "Drummond's made yet another very fine recording -- what a great treasure jazz has in this bassist, composer, and bandleader. Easily recommended to all lovers of the modern mainstream and jazz in general". ''All About Jazz'' said "''1-2-3-4'' was created, performed, and recorded by a singularly intuitive group of musicians under the guidance of a legitimate mainstay in the modern jazz tradition. An in-depth critical analysis of ''1-2-3-4'' is unnecessary; it should simply be listened to and enjoyed".AAJ StafAll About Jazz Reviewaccessed May 11, 2018 Track listing All compositions by Ray Drummond except where noted # "Ana Maria" (Wayne Shorter) – 8:01 # "Ballade Poetique" – 3:55 # "Driftin'" – 6:37 # " Prelude to a Kiss" (Duke Ellington, Irving Gordon, Irving Mills) – 2:31 # "What Is Happeni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vignettes (Ray Drummond Album)
''Vignettes'' is an album by bassist Ray Drummond which was recorded in 1995 and released on the Arabesque label the following year. accessed May 14, 2018 Reception The review by Scott Yanow said "On what is generally an extroverted session, the bassist's two "Ballade Poetiques" serve as a change of pace, fairly free flights for the trio that are quite introspective. ... A fine post bop session".Track listing All compositions by Ray Drummond except where noted # "Susanita-Like" – 7:58 # "Ballade Poetique #2" – 4:33 # "Dance to the Lady" ( |
Continuum (Ray Drummond Album)
''Continuum'' is an album by bassist Ray Drummond which was recorded in 1994 and released on the Arabesque label. accessed May 14, 2018 Reception The review by Scott Yanow said "Alternating some blues-oriented numbers with more complex pieces, Drummond put together a varied program that brings out the best in his illustrious sidemen".Track listing All compositions by Ray Drummond except where noted # "A Blues from the Sketchpad" – 7:25 # "Equipoise" ( Stanley Cowell) – 6:51 # "The Intimacy of the Blues" ( ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arabesque Records
Arabesque Records is an American record company and label specializing in jazz and classical music. It was founded by Caedmon Audio as a classical music label. In 1988 it was bought by Ward Botsford and Marvin Reiss, becoming an independent label, and in 1992 added jazz to its production, with early releases by Craig Handy and Carmen Lundy. Its catalogue grew to include Jane Ira Bloom, Thomas Chapin, Dave Douglas, Art Farmer, Billy Hart, Myra Melford, and Charles McPherson, and Horace Tapscott. Discography Jazz Classical (early issues) * ''Schubert and Schnabel – An Historical Recording, Volume IV.'', Therese Behr (1987) * ''Ralph Vaughan Williams'' - Sir Yehudi Menuhin Conducting the English Chamber Orchestra (1988) * ''The Complete Chopin Piano Works'' – Garrick Ohlsson, piano (1989) * ''Music of Alkan'' – Ronald Smith, piano (1985) * ''The Complete Piano Variations of Johannes Brahms'' – Ian Hobson, piano (1994) * ''George Gershwin: An American in Paris, Rhapso ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Excursion (album)
''Excusion'' is an album by bassist Ray Drummond which was recorded in 1992 and released on the Arabesque label the following year. accessed May 14, 2018 Reception The review by Scott Yanow called it an "excellent set" and said "This is one of Ray Drummond's finest recordings to date".Track listing All compositions by Ray Drummond except where noted # "Susanita" – 8:51 # "Penta-Major" – 4:17 # "Prelude" – 1:41 # "Quads" – 9:01 # " Invitation" ( |
Bill Mays
William Allen Mays (born February 5, 1944), known professionally as Bill Mays, is an American jazz pianist from Sacramento, California. Biography Mays came from a musical family and at the age of 15 became interested in jazz at an Earl Hines concert. From 1969 to the early 1980s Mays worked as a studio session musician in Los Angeles. He has been an accompanist to singers Al Jarreau, Peggy Lee, Anita O'Day, Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughan and Dionne Warwick, and also worked with artists such as Don Ellis, Mel Lewis, Barry Manilow, Shelly Manne, Bob Mintzer, Red Mitchell, Gerry Mulligan, Art Pepper, Bud Shank, Bobby Shew, Sonny Stitt, Paul Winter, Phil Woods and Frank Zappa. In 1984, he moved to New York City and began to do more work as a bandleader, composer, and arranger. He has recorded over three dozen albums under his own name, and has been heard on hundreds more by others. Discography As leader * ''A Musical Cocktail: The Music of Cole Porter'' (MCR, 1976) * ''Two of a Mind' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
DMP Digital Music Products
DMP Digital Music Products was one of the first digital recording labels, generally specializing in jazz artists. DMP was founded in 1983 by engineer Tom Jung after leaving Sound 80 recording studios in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The label's first releases in 1983 featured pianist Warren Bernhardt, Jay Leonhart, and the group Flim & the BB's. These were among the first non-classical recordings released on compact disc. DMP was one of the few labels to release commercial Digital Audio Tape, DAT recordings, was at the forefront of introducing numerous digital recording technologies, and was a pioneer in the Super Audio CD Super Audio CD, (SACD) digital audio format. DMP issued the first multichannel SACD, ''Sacred Feast''. Notable artists who recorded for DMP include Lynne Arriale, Joe Beck, Warren Bernhardt, Flim & the BB's, Jay Leonhart, Chuck Loeb, Thom Rotella Band, Bob Mintzer, Joe Morello, and Ali Ryerson. History An audio engineer, Tom Jung co-founded the recording studio Sound ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marvin Smith
Marvin "Smitty" Smith (born June 24, 1961) is an American jazz drummer and composer. Marvin Smith was born in Waukegan, Illinois, where his father, Marvin Sr., was a drummer. "Smitty" was exposed to music at a young age, receiving formal musical training at the age of three. After graduating from Waukegan East High School, Smith attended Berklee, graduating in 1981. Smith has recorded 200 albums with various artists, as well as two solo albums. He has toured with, among others, Sting, Dave Holland, Sonny Rollins, Willie Nelson and Steve Coleman. He is a former member of The New York Jazz Quartet, and was the drummer for the ''Tonight Show with Jay Leno'' band, led by Kevin Eubanks, from January 30, 1995 until the show's end on May 29, 2009. Smith was also the drummer for the '' Jay Leno Show'' band in 2009-10. Discography As leader *''Keeper of the Drums'' (Concord Jazz, 1987) *''The Road Less Traveled'' (Concord Jazz, 1989) As sideman With Michel Camilo ('' One More Onc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steve Nelson (vibraphonist)
Steve Nelson (born August 11, 1954) is an American jazz vibraphonist and marimba player. In addition to his solo work, Nelson is known for collaborating since the 1990s with bassist Dave Holland's Quintet and Big Band. Nelson graduated from Rutgers University with both master's and bachelor's degrees in music, and his teaching activities have included a position at Princeton University. He has appeared at concerts and festivals worldwide and has made recordings as the leader of his own group. He has performed and recorded with , , |
Kenny Barron
Kenny Barron (born June 9, 1943) is an American jazz pianist, who has appeared on hundreds of recordings as leader and sideman and is considered one of the most influential mainstream jazz pianists since the bebop era. Biography Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Kenny Barron is the younger brother of tenor saxophonist Bill Barron (1927–1989). One of his first gigs was as pianist with the Dizzy Gillespie quartet. Barron was briefly a member of the Jazztet around 1962, but did not record with them. He graduated in 1978 with a BA in arts from Empire State College (Metropolitan Center, New York City). He co-led the groups Sphere and the Classical Jazz Quartet. Between 1987 and 1991, Barron recorded several albums with Stan Getz, most notably ''Voyage'', ''Bossas & Ballads – The Lost Sessions'', '' Serenity'', ''Anniversary'' and ''People Time'', a two-CD set. He has been nominated nine times for Grammy Awards and for the American Jazz Hall of Fame. He was elected a Fello ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
