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Rayse Biggs

Rayse is an accomplished musician with deep roots. He was born on May 7 in Detroit, Michigan to Willie and Thelma Biggs the third of five children. He was educated in the Detroit Public School System, attending Chadsey High School. He majored in music at Oakland University in Michigan. Being a performer has always been in his blood. He was frequently called upon at family gatherings to entertain them by dancing and performing skits. Rayse is actually quite a jokester. The family piano in the living room was the beginning of his musical career. His brother, Travis, is an accomplished violinist and Rayse loved his musical skills

Ralphe Armstrong: HomeBASS

by Steve Bryant
June 11, 2014

There must be something in the jny: Detroit water, because the Motor City has probably produced more bass players per capita than any other American city. Not only in sheer numbers and variety, but also in terms of musical style and innovation. While Paul Chambers and Ron Carter would suffice for a locale in terms of ...

Detroit Jazz Festival 2013

by Steve Bryant
September 17, 2013

Detroit Jazz FestivalDetroit, MIAugust 30-September 2, 2013You have read the news and heard the stories on radio and TV. Detroit is bankrupt and going into ruin. However, Gretchen Valade definitely doesn't appear to believe the hype, as she managed to fashion the Detroit Jazz Festival (DJF) into one of the largest, most star-studded ...