Russell, whos played with everyone from Georgie Fame and Alex Harvey to Bill Fay, developed a friendship with Miles Daviss arranger Gil Evans (anagram of Svengali) which lasted until the latters death in 1988. One of the last recordings Evans made was on the electric keyboard, duetting with Russell on Charles Mingus Goodbye Pork Hat. Russell recently added a new guitar track and made it the centrepiece of his latest album. The remainder of the album is an exhilarating throwback to late 60s jazz-rock fusion which ranges from Fripp-esque ambience (Wailing Wall) to the unabashed rock of ..Prayer to the Sun.
David Stubbs - Uncut (4stars)
Russell's tone especially on the slower tracks is a beautifull synthesis of hard and sumptuous.
Andy Hamilton - The Wire.
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NEW LIVE VIDEO! Songs "Goodbye Svengali" and "Blaize" from the new album "Goodbye Svengali" OUT NOW on Cuniform Records
Real musicians know the only true accolade is the admiration of ones peers.
Ray Russell is a star in the eyes of musicians across the World.
A professional guitarist at the age of 16 with John Barry, Ray recorded his first solo album, Turn Circle, at the age of 21. For over four decades, Gill Evans, Tina Turner, Van Morrison, Art Garfunkel, Dionne Warwick, Bryan Ferry, Jack Bruce, Cat Stevens, Phil Collins, Robert Plant, Mark Isham, Georgie Fame, Heaven 17, Frankie Miller are but a few of the artists and producers who have known that Ray Russell would add something special to their work.
A consummate professional as guitarist, composer and producer, Ray has an extraordinary capacity for both virtuosity and versatility. More than just a great session player, Ray has been a collaborator, front man, band member, arranger, composer and friend to many of the World’s most influential musicians, bridging the chasms between different musical genres with ease. As a guitarist, Ray manages to draw every conceivable style from his instrument – blues, jazz, rock, fusion, new age and combinations of them all. He is equally as comfortable playing acoustic and electric guitars as he is with guitar synthesizers.
From ‘Plain Jane’, a period drama to the ITV flagship detective series ‘A Touch of Frost’; to “The Jump”, “Dangerous Lady”, “Hard Copy”, “Stay Lucky” and “Alleyn Mysteries”, many of televisions best loved shows are uplifted by Ray’s music.
Awards include -
ASCAP award for most played music on American Television,
Two Royal Television society awards for best series, theme tune, and use of music to picture. MIP award for Most original theme tune. In 2007, Ray became a visiting Professor of music at Leeds University.
-Neville Farmer
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I'm way behind in my myspace duties but I just wanted to say thanks for being a friend and hope all is good. Good music man! "Everywhere" should be heard everywhere.
Thx 4 the Add! Check out our latest music releases at: DisbursedCollective.com "Seasons" by Disbursed Collective feat. Brely "Blindfold" by Disbursed Collective "Get Away" by Disbursed Collective feat. Brely
Hey Ray, how are You, hope everything is fine. If You have time, check out this Video. Hope You like it! To come to England this Year is unfortunatelynot possible :-( . But I think next Year it will be happened.
Hi Ray.... long time no speak, just came across this Video of you and Simon and Randy. I did the photos for Eddie Jobson's U-Z band with Simon as special guest, stop by and check them out if you get a chance, rock on! Matt. .
