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Genre: Jazz
Location London and South East, UK
Profile Views: 146173
Last Login: 5/23/2012
Member Since 1/19/2006
Website http://www.raygelato.com
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Bio
...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ...... ....MINI BIOG:.... ..Ray is truly one of the last in the long line of ‘great’ Jazz entertainers with countless albums, releases and world tours under his belt, and 25 years in the business. He’s scooped a number of awards and nominations including Ronnie Scotts Best band, plus a nomination for BBC Radio 2 Jazz Artist Of The Year in 2006 and BBC 'Heart Of Jazz' in 2008.....With performances all over the world, he’s twice been requested to perform by personal invitation of HM the Queen, opened for Robbie Williams at The Royal Albert Hall, not to mention private appearances for the likes of Richard Branson, Elle McPherson and a personal invitation to perform at Paul McCartney’s wedding. Other performances include sets with BBC Symphony Orchestra live in Hyde Park, The Proms, and a superb show backed by a 35 piece orchestra alongside Katie Melua and Will Young at the BBC's VE Day Concert in Trafalgar Square. Further TV appearences include This Morning, Top Of The Pops, BBC News and Stritcly Come Dancing. Ray has just released a brand new album, 'Salute to the Great Entertainers', in which he pays tribute to his some of his musical heroes. Recently Ray and the Giants enjoyed two sold out weeks at Ronnie Scotts. Gelato being a keen chef has also written a cookbook, entitled 'Cookin' with Ray'. More then 100 copies were sold during Ray's Xmas Ronnies Scott's run. ....“Arguably the only British jazz artist with a proper stage show.”....-THE LONDON EVENING STANDARD .. ....WEBSITE: ..WWW.RAYGELATO.COM.... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ...... .......... .......... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ....LIVE BOOKINGS:.... Contact: info@raygelato.com/rgelato@hotmail.com ...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ...... ...... -
Members
.. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... ..Ray Gelato ....Vocals & tenor sax ......Ollie Wilby....Alto & tenor sax ......Danny Marsden ....Trumpet ......Andy Rogers ....Trombone ......Gunther Kurmayr ....Piano ......Ollie Hayhurst, . ....Bass ......Matt Home ....Drums .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. -
Influences
..People always ask for my influences, so here goes a try! I hate doing this, cos someone great always gets left out!.. Vocals: ..Louis Prima, Sinatra, Wynonie Harris, Louis Jordan, Mel Torme, Nat King Cole, Ray Charles, Joe Williams, Dean Martin, Della Reese, Sam Butera, Buddy Greco, Louis Armstrong. There are more, but I can't remember now... Bands: ..Duke Ellington, Count Basie, The Treniers, Sam Butera and the Witnesses. Benny Goodman, Gene Krupa, Steely Dan, Cab Calloway... .. Sax: ..Illinois Jacquet, Arnett Cobb, Coleman Hawkins, Don Byas, Ike Quebec, Charlie Ventura, Gene Ammons, Lester Young, Zoot Sims, Stan Getz, Charlie Parker, Paul Gonzalves, Ben Webster, Lucky Thompson, Lew Tabackin, Scott Hamilton. I also dig the rockin' guys, I learned to Play by imitating these fellas!- Sam Butera, Red Prysock, Sam 'The man' Taylor, Rudy Pompilli, Lee Allen, Herb Hardesty. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. -
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Bio:
MINI BIOG:
Ray is truly one of the last in the long line of ‘great’ Jazz entertainers with countless albums, releases and world tours under his belt, and 25 years in the business. He’s scooped a number of awards and nominations including Ronnie Scotts Best band, plus a nomination for BBC Radio 2 Jazz Artist Of The Year in 2006 and BBC 'Heart Of Jazz' in 2008.
With performances all over the world, he’s twice been requested to perform by personal invitation of HM the Queen, opened for Robbie Williams at The Royal Albert Hall, not to mention private appearances for the likes of Richard Branson, Elle McPherson and a personal invitation to perform at Paul McCartney’s wedding. Other performances include sets with BBC Symphony Orchestra live in Hyde Park, The Proms, and a superb show backed by a 35 piece orchestra alongside Katie Melua and Will Young at the BBC's VE Day Concert in Trafalgar Square. Further TV appearences include This Morning, Top Of The Pops, BBC News and Stritcly Come Dancing. Ray has just released a brand new album, 'Salute to the Great Entertainers', in which he pays tribute to his some of his musical heroes. Recently Ray and the Giants enjoyed two sold out weeks at Ronnie Scotts. Gelato being a keen chef has also written a cookbook, entitled 'Cookin' with Ray'. More then 100 copies were sold during Ray's Xmas Ronnies Scott's run.
“Arguably the only British jazz artist with a proper stage show.”
-THE LONDON EVENING STANDARD

LIVE BOOKINGS:
Contact: info@raygelato.com/rgelato@hotmail.com
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Member Since:
January 19, 2006Members:

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Ray Gelato
Vocals & tenor sax
Ollie Wilby
Alto & tenor sax
Danny Marsden
Trumpet
Andy Rogers
Trombone
Gunther Kurmayr
Piano
Ollie Hayhurst, .
Bass
Matt Home
Drums
Influences:
Vocals:
Louis Prima, Sinatra, Wynonie Harris, Louis Jordan, Mel Torme, Nat King Cole, Ray Charles, Joe Williams, Dean Martin, Della Reese, Sam Butera, Buddy Greco, Louis Armstrong. There are more, but I can't remember now.
Bands:
Duke Ellington, Count Basie, The Treniers, Sam Butera and the Witnesses. Benny Goodman, Gene Krupa, Steely Dan, Cab Calloway.
Sax:
Illinois Jacquet, Arnett Cobb, Coleman Hawkins, Don Byas, Ike Quebec, Charlie Ventura, Gene Ammons, Lester Young, Zoot Sims, Stan Getz, Charlie Parker, Paul Gonzalves, Ben Webster, Lucky Thompson, Lew Tabackin, Scott Hamilton. I also dig the rockin' guys, I learned to Play by imitating these fellas!- Sam Butera, Red Prysock, Sam 'The man' Taylor, Rudy Pompilli, Lee Allen, Herb Hardesty.
















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10 of 1197MoreCan you BELIEVE this guy Ray?
"JACKSON'S LOVE - FOR THE LOVE OF A CHILD" - MY BRAND NEW CD - HAS JUST BEEN RECORDED - WATCH FOR IT SOON @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT TRUTH AND LIES ...
According to Webster, a LIE is defined as:
1.) a false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive;
an INTENTIONAL UNTRUTH; a FALSEHOOD..
2.) something intended or serving to convey a FALSE
IMPRESSION; imposture: His flashy car was a lie
that deceived no one.
3.) an INACCURATE or FALSE STATEMENT.
4.) the charge or accusation of LYING:
THE TRUST OF THE INNOCENT IS THE LIAR'S
MOST USEFUL TOOL! DON'T BELIEVE EVERYTHING
YOU HEAR!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.RichardHarrisLive.com
Please take a minute and give my music a listen!
MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
What do you think about the 47% Ray?
"JACKSON'S LOVE - FOR THE LOVE OF A CHILD" - MY BRAND NEW CD - HAS JUST BEEN RECORDED - WATCH FOR IT SOON @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT 47% of America ...
Who are the 47% of Americans that pay no federal taxes?
> 70% are workers who pay payroll taxes
> 17% are the elderly who receive social security
> 13% are students, active members of the military,
the disabled, and the working poor
> They are ordinary hard working Americans who deserve
RESPECT
With Love, Respect, and Peace, my dear friend
Richard
www.RichardHarrisLive.com
Please take a minute and give my music a listen!
MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
May all your DREAMS come true on your BIRTHDAY Ray!
"JACKSON'S LOVE - FOR THE LOVE OF A CHILD" - MY BRAND NEW CD - HAS JUST BEEN RECORDED - WATCH FOR IT SOON @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT BIRTHDAYS ...
“Your BIRTHDAY is a special time
to celebrate THE GIFT OF
"YOU"
to the world.”
AND IN THE END, IT'S NOT THE YEARS IN YOUR LIFE
THAT COUNT. IT'S THE LIFE IN YOUR YEARS!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE, my friend
Richard
www.RichardHarrisLive.com
Please take a minute and give my music a listen!
MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
Whatever You Do ~ Do It With ALL YOUR HEART Ray!
"JACKSON'S LOVE - FOR THE LOVE OF A CHILD" - MY BRAND NEW CD - HAS JUST BEEN RECORDED - WATCH FOR IT SOON @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT THE HEART ...
“There are many things in life that will CATCH YOUR EYE,
but only a FEW will CATCH YOUR HEART
... PURSUE THOSE.”
~ Michael Nolan
THE HUMAN HEART FEELS THINGS THE EYES
CANNOT SEE, AND KNOWS WHAT THE MIND CANNOT
UNDERSTAND!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE, my friend
Richard
www.RichardHarrisLive.com
Please take a minute and give my music a listen!
MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
We Often Miss Opportunity Because It Looks Like WORK Ray!
I AM RECORDING A NEW ALBUM THIS MONTH - WATCH FOR IT @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT WORK ...
"A DREAM doesn't become REALITY
through MAGIC; it takes SWEAT,
DETERMINATION and HARD WORK."
~ Colin Powell
HARD WORK DOESN'T GUARANTEE SUCCESS
BUT WITHOUT IT YOU DON'T HAVE A CHANCE!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.RichardHarrisLive.com
Please take a minute and give my music a listen!
MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
Have a GREAT WEEK Ray!
I AM RECORDING A NEW ALBUM THIS SUMMER - WATCH FOR IT @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT HAPPINESS ...
“HAPPINESS comes of the capacity
to FEEL DEEPLY,
to enjoy SIMPLY,
to THINK FREELY,
to RISK LIFE,
to be NEEDED.”
~ Storm Jameson
THE GREATEST HAPPINESS IN LIFE IS TO LOVE
AND TO BE LOVED IN RETURN!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.RichardHarrisLive.com
Please take a minute and give my music a listen!
MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
Be generous with KIND WORDS AND DEEDS Ray!
I AM RECORDING A NEW ALBUM THIS SUMMER - WATCH FOR IT @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT KINDNESS ...
My Dear Friend Ray,
“TENDERNESS and KINDNESS are
NOT SIGNS OF WEAKNESS and despair
but manifestations of STRENGTH and RESOLUTION.”
~ Kahlil Gibran
KINDNESS IS MORE THAN DEEDS. IT IS AN
ATTITUDE, AN EXPRESSION, A LOOK, A TOUCH.
IT IS ANYTHING THAT LIFTS ANOTHER PERSON!
BE SPECIALLY KIND TO THOSE WHO ARE HURTING ~
THEY NEED IT THE MOST!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.RichardHarrisLive.com
Please take a minute and give my music a listen!
MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
Happy MEMORIAL DAY Ray!
I AM RECORDING A NEW ALBUM THIS SUMMER - WATCH FOR IT @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT MEMORIAL DAY ...
"Let every nation know,
whether it wishes us well or ill,
that we shall pay any price, bear any burden,
meet any hardship, support any friend,
oppose any foe ~ to assure
the survival and the success of liberty."
~ John F. Kennedy, 35th President of the United States
FREEDOM IS NEVER FREE ~ WE SALUTE THOSE WHO
HAVE PAID THE ULTIMATE PRICE FOR OUR FREEDOM!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.RichardHarrisLive.com
Please take a minute and give my music a listen!
MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
Tons of love from Turin!

Ray we adore you!
Happy Easter Ray!
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT EASTER ...
"The SPIRIT OF EASTER
is all about
HOPE, LOVE and JOYFUL LIVING.
Happy Easter!"
EASTER SPELLS OUT BEAUTY ~
THE RARE BEAUTY OF NEW LIFE!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.myspace.com/richardharrislive
Please take a minute and give my music a listen!
MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com