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Ray Butcher
Jazz / Christian / Gospel




United Kingdom

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Member Since1/15/2007
Band Membersit varies, but here are some regular musicians i get in: edgar macias (venuezuela/halesowen)! on piano/keyboard miles levin (drums) mike green (bass) tim amann (piano/keyboard) peter daly (keyboard/piano) julie dunn (vocals) occasionally i have a sax player!!
Influenceson the trumpet: all of em!! Taste in music generally: The Beatles, Billy Joel, Simon and Garfunkel, Stevie Wonder, Take 6, Wynton Marsalis, Duke Ellington, Marcus Roberts, Herbie Hancock, George Michael, Harry Connick Jnr, Michael Jackson, classical influences such as Debussy, Satie, Rachmaninov any great writer for the orchestra or the piano in particular.i like all forms of music regardless of culture, whether current or not... I am also interested in the process of how music can be created in those waking moments or how inspiration comes to us with particular reference to music being a gift from God. 'Heavenly Music' is also a fasinating subject. A blessing that comes to those in Christ after they move on to that world.
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   About Ray Butcher
i have been playing music since i was about eight, starting on piano then moving onto cornet. I was taught by Mr Henry Capper, a great cornet player and ex navy musician, (now unfortunately no longer with us). Encouraged by older brother and marine bandsman jeremy, got well into all aspects of playing. Eventually learned jazz piano (age 18) and started jazz trumpet at kingston university. went on the cruise ships in 1996 and after relocating to birmingham gave up on cabaret bands and decided to do my own thing. main jazz influences: all great jazz trumpeters, both musically, artistically (or preferably both)! venues performed in: the Royal Albert Hall, Birmingham Symphony hall, Ronnie Scotts (ok hands up - it was only Birmingham!!) and others, for example i did a gig supporting 'the bravery' (with 'The Open') at The Astoria. I once played for the late Princess Diana also. countries performed in: Germany, France, Belgium, Norway, Denmark, Italy, on a cruise ship sailing round the USA, (alsaka) The Caribbean and Central America. I played for 'the five keys' who wrote the hit 'the glory of love' in 1997. I recorded 'Jungle Hip' as well others that may later appear on this site courtesy of a kind friend/ bassist Laurie Lang, in Madison-USA, where i worked with UK based vocalist Julie Dunn, performing a benefit concert for Hurricane Katrina. In 2005 i performed in the Fueuteventura jazz festival with 'The Players' which included my 'expat' friends: steve sheriff (keys) and Sammy pearce (sax) of what is now 'The Seal Club' - see friends. When doing these i performed at many jazz and blues festivals, but can only remember some of the names - sorry, don't mean to sound smart. Some of which were Nottenden blues festival, Cognac blues festival, Cheltenham jazz festival, etc I also got to jam with one of my favourite musicians of all: Wynton Marsalis, at the Drum, in birmingham! He is such a great guy!! This was an event put on by award winning Soweto Kinch. i have worked on various sessions for Film, TV and radio over the years. Especially with good friend/composer Paul reeves (surbiton) as a keyboard player i have had residencies while at Kingston university which included an appearence at 'Stringfellows' nightclub!! (comical, i know).... as well as with my musical director/trumpeter/entrepreneur friend Brian as part of the 'Rat Pack Party' tour of 2006. on the Christian scene i've performed with noel richards (germany - 'Love Europe' two years running, as well as hyde park - 'March for Jesus'), vocalist Vanessa Freeman performed with the band also. I performed with award winning (i think) Ron Kenoly, as well as being joined by Piano virtuoso Adlan Cruz, in a band that included Soweto Kinch's drummer troy miller. The biggest honour i have had was two years in a row with the 'international Christian Embassy of Jerusalem' (ICEJ) orchestra, performing as part of the historic 'Feast of Tabernacles' in Isreal. (2003 - 2004). The second year of which i played lead trumpet in John Williams 'Liberty Fanfare'. I also took part in the last Feast in 2007 on 3rd trumpet. Artists played with: NYJO, The Open (supporting 'The Bravery'), the new ivor novello award winner Scott Matthews' album- his second which features Robert Plant, Mica Paris, Andy Abrahams - (second 'X factor' series runner up and 2008 UK Eurovision entry), Frank McComb (formerly Columbia records, Motown records & vocalist in Brandford Marsalis' 'Buckshot Le Fonque'), Ex jazz messanger Jean Toussaint, mobo winner Soweto Kinch as well as various jazz luminaries young and older!! and many, many more!!!!!

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Jenko

William Gruffydd Jenkins



Nov 25 2009 10:19 PM

Hey, nice tunes. good to hear a decent trumpeter from the area :)
The Mark Bennett Trio

The Mark Bennett Trio



Oct 15 2009 10:58 AM

Hi Ray, 

It was Mike Green actually. 

I haven't seen any of that lot for ages - saw the names on your band members bit. I used to have a jazz quartet/occasional quintet  fronting on harmonica but took a break from music for probably 12 years. Got back into it (on guitar) via the local acoustic and blues scenes some 3 or 4 years ago and am moving back a little bit towards jazz with my electric blues trio...  

Yes, I do cross paths with Mike Hatton on an occasional basis too ....

Cheers

Mark
The Mark Bennett Trio

The Mark Bennett Trio



Oct 12 2009 9:35 PM

Hey, thanks for adding us Ray.  Say hello to Mike and Tim for me eh!!  (harmonica player/The Cannonball, 15 years ago!). Hope all is good!

Cheers

Mark

UK jazz radio

UK jazz radio



Sep 26 2009 6:14 PM

Thanks, and welcome to Ukjazzradio

Hope you will be joining us on a official launch 12th October 12 noon !

Ukjazzradio
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Steve Fishwick Quartet

Steve Fishwick Quartet



Aug 31 2009 2:08 PM

Hi Ray, was great to meet you the other night.  Thanks for coming down!  Hope to hear you/play with you sometime.  All the best, Steve.
Safanah

Safanah



Aug 4 2009 7:03 PM

Ahh thanks Ray.  Loved your playing.  You were amazing.  Hopefully catch you sometime soon! Saf. x
Buddy and Tina Wright

Buddy and Tina Wright



Aug 2 2009 3:26 PM

Thanks for the add!

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J. Sylvester

J. Sylvester



Aug 1 2009 6:15 PM


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UkJazzNow

UkJazzNow



Jul 15 2009 5:13 PM

Great gig at Marlborough....hope to meet you soon

Brian
Genjor McNell

Genjor McNell



Jul 15 2009 5:02 PM

Thanks for the friendship! That is always good! Thankyou!
Hope you are inspired and creative as me. My new songs will be released in October.  
Guillermo Hill

Guillermo Hill



May 30 2009 4:56 PM

how are you doing man!! thanks for the invitation; stay in touch, all the best.GH
Garry Bywater

Garry Bywater



Apr 21 2009 7:24 PM

Some great sounds down in 606 man!
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$30K Online Battle Of The Bands



Mar 30 2009 9:52 PM

Hey, thanks for adding InfamousBands.com as a friend! Hope to see you compete in the $30,000 Online Battle of the Bands at www.infamousbands.com. L8r!

~Waxy~

~Waxy~



Feb 21 2009 12:04 PM

great playing on Thursday - love the way you and Sam harmonise yer horns ☺
x
Freddie Pirotta

Freddie Pirotta



Jan 22 2009 9:16 PM

Yeah, I mean you!!
Freddie Pirotta

Freddie Pirotta



Jan 17 2009 6:36 PM

This one's in plain English: this guy is the business, blows up a storm and swings like the proverbial.
Sweet!
Natasha ♥

Natasha Bigford



Dec 15 2008 11:28 PM

Hey,fnx,yh gurd 2 meet u 2,u wer fab.
hpe u had a gurd tyme>?have a lovely x-mas hun!!!xoxo
chaz

chaz



Dec 15 2008 6:44 PM

thanks for the re add ray,was great hearing you at the corks man you still hit those high notes mabee we get to play one day im sifting through 2 v 1 at the mo ,have a great christmass and new year bud up the blues
Terry Clarke

Terry Clarke



Oct 31 2008 2:43 PM

Hi Raymondo
Have a spooky do ce soir and say hello to Albert's wife, Mrs Hall!
all the best
-Terry
FIrst Choice Management

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Oct 5 2008 3:30 PM

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steve thompson

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Oct 2 2008 11:54 PM

Hi Ray, Hope you're well. I've set up a nice jazz club in Arundel. Fancy coming down sometime in the new year? House trio playing Standards vibe. No fuss no muss......
KIERON"KAY" music.work.sleep.

kieron mcintosh



Sep 23 2008 9:38 PM

hey man, how ya doin? lng time! hav2 hookup wiv us guys soon.
k
Nicholas Payton

Nicholas Payton



Sep 9 2008 8:19 AM

Sugar Ray . . . .

thanks for the request!
Luis Dagostino

Luis Dagostino



Sep 6 2008 3:24 PM

Hi Ray:
thanks a lot for the add.
All best wishes,
Luis
Peter Daley Music

Peter Daley Music



Sep 3 2008 11:02 PM

Yes bro, we'll hook up soon. Hope your gig went well.
God bless, pd
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