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Forever Ray: A Tribute to Ray Charles

Forever Ray: A Tribute to the music of Ray Charles

About Me

Forever Ray has been performing to sold-out audiences throughout the New York Metropolitan area. They perform the exciting and uplifting music of Ray Charles, which includes a wonderful blend of musical styles ranging from Jazz and Blues to Country and R&B. The bands line-up of outstanding musicians enjoy credits which include performances with such luminaries as Ben E. King, Michael McDonald, Stevie Wonder, Patti LaBelle, George Clinton, Prince, Liza Minnelli, Jimmy Vivino, Rod Stewart, Celia Cruz, Aretha Franklin, Tito Puente, The O'Jays, Donna Summers, Temptations, Four Tops, Alicia Keys, Christina Aguilera, Frank Sinatra, Lionel Hampton. Vocalist Angela Workman was a Raelette in Ray Charles' band.

From country to blues to jazz to R&B and even funk, Ray Charles set the aesthetic standard for more than five decades, earning plaudits across the globe and setting standards that his legion of fans, in and out of the entertainment industry, aspire to. Bringing the spirit of Ray Charles to life on the stage will be Shulton Whitley on lead vocals, Angela Workman, Chyna Grant and Samantha Whitley on background vocals; Bobby Deitch on Drums, Joe Macaro on Bass , Eddy Bishai on Piano, Russ DeFilippis on Guitar, Baron Raymonde on Alto Sax, John Farnsworth on Tenor Sax, Mitch Endick on Baritone Sax ,and Fred Maxwell on Trumpet.

My Jazz Story

http://www.ForeverRay.com I love jazz because... Graduated from Berklee College of Music I was first exposed to jazz... from Birth I met [musician name]... The best show I ever attended was... The first jazz record I bought was... My advice to new listeners... Or whatever else you have in mind.My son Adam has won Grammy Nomination with John Scofield