Home » Search Center » Results: Ray Blue

Results for "Ray Blue"

Advanced search options

Results for pages tagged "Ray Blue"...

Musician

Ray Blue

Born:

RAY BLUE - a big saxophone sound that touches your soul Saxophonist Ray Blue has a sound and style that are energetic, powerful, and sensitive. Ray takes you for a musical ride that is characterized by passion and precision. He delivers dynamic poetic phrases, strong grooves and leaves audiences wanting more. A Ray Blue Music Experience stays with you for a long time. "Ray Blue has a majestic presence. When playing, his sense of purpose is obvious. As evidence of that - people’s enthralled smile. It's one thing to be a good composer it's another to be a great performer. Ray Blue's got the whole package." (Jean Szlamowicz, Jazz Hot, Down Beat) “Growing up in New York in a musically rich environment, I learned an appreciation for all music”, Ray says

2

Article: Radio & Podcasts

New Releases From Clark Sommers, Olivia Maisel, Matana Roberts & More

Read "New Releases From Clark Sommers, Olivia Maisel, Matana Roberts & More" reviewed by Bob Osborne


On this show all new releases from Clark Sommers, Olivia Maisel, Matana Roberts, Dylan Ryan with Heather McIntosh & Devin Ryan, Joe Melnicove, Oscar Peñas, Ray Blue, Nina Simone, François Bourassa Quartet, and The Man From Atlantis.Playlist Show Intro 00:00 Clark Sommers “The Rider" from Feast Ephemera (Irabbagast Records) 00:54 Olivia Maisel “Crazy He ...

1

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Orrin Evans, Benny Golson & Ray Blue

Read "Orrin Evans, Benny Golson & Ray Blue" reviewed by Joe Dimino


From the award-winning chops of Ray Blue, we kick off the 809th Episode of Neon Jazz with a cut off his latest project called #People. From there, we hear new music from Bruno Raberg, John Allee, Orrin Evans and Gordon Lee. In between, listen for luminaries including Benny Golson, Howard McGhee and Lew Soloff. We wrap ...

Album

Work

Label: Jazzheads
Released: 2020
Track listing: Work; Lift Every Voice and Sing; My Friend and I Took a Walk; Sweet Emma; That's All; Mellow Mood; Amsterdam After Dark; Teach Me Tonight; Don't know Why; Our Day Will Come; Everything Happens to Me; Attitude; That's All (Duo).

14

Article: Album Review

Ray Blue: Work

Read "Work" reviewed by Edward Blanco


New York-based and bred, tenor saxophonist Ray Blue is no novice but a veteran player who has not received the accolades he so deserves. Perhaps after laying down and documenting an incredible volume of music on Work, the spotlight will shine a little brighter on this unheralded player. A composer and educator, as well as one ...

207

News: Performance / Tour

Saxophonist Ray Blue Tribute to Johnny Griffin Tomorrow

Saxophonist Ray Blue Tribute to Johnny Griffin Tomorrow

152

News: Radio

Saxophonist Ray Blue Tonight on WKCR

Saxophonist Ray Blue Tonight on WKCR

Album

Transvision

Label: Neuklang Records
Released: 2006


Engage

Contest Giveaways
Enter our latest contest giveaway sponsored by Calligram Records
Polls & Surveys
Vote for your favorite musicians and participate in our brief surveys.
Publisher's Desk
How To Follow Staff Writers
Read on...

Get more of a good thing!

Our weekly newsletter highlights our top stories, our special offers, and upcoming jazz events near you.