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Ray Russell
Jazz / Experimental / Progressive

Ray Russell - Guitarist, Composer.



So Be It!
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  7/12/2009
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   Ray Russell: General Info
Member Since11/6/2005
Band Websitewww.rayrussell.co.uk
Band MembersAmy Baldwin- Double Bass

Mo Foster- Electric Bass

Anthony Jackson- Contra Bass

Miles Evans- Sax

Gil Evans- Keys, Arranging

Mark Isham- Trumpets

Jeff Babko- Synths

Gary Husband- Drums

Simon Phillips- Drums

Ralph Salmins- Drums


Engineered by Rik Walton
InfluencesJohn Coltrane, Archie Shepp, Hendrix, Gil Evans, Miles Davies, Delius, Ravel, Shostacovich...
Sounds LikeRussell, 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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RMS LIVE AT MONTREUX (NOW ON DVD!)

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NEW LIVE VIDEO! Songs "Goodbye Svengali" and "Blaize" from the new album "Goodbye Svengali" OUT NOW on Cuniform Records
Record LabelCuneiform Records
Type of LabelMajor


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   About Ray Russell
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Fame means nothing.

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.

Over four decades, Gill Evans, John Barry, Tina Turner, Phil Spector, The Ronettes, Van Morrison, Art Garfunkel, Dionne Warwick, Bryan Ferry, Jack Bruce, Cat Stevens, Phil Collins, Alex Harvey, Mark Isham, Georgie Fame, 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 Worlds most influential musicians, bridging the chasms between different musical genres with ease. His talents span different media as well.


From Plain Jane, a period drama to the ITV flagship detective series A Touch of Frost, many of televisions best loved shows are uplifted by Rays music.

Happy with the respect of other musicians, Ray is content that the World outside music knows his work, without necessarily knowing him.


-Neville Farmer


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Ray Russell has 3077 friends.
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 PETE LOCKETT Multi-percussionist 


 Keith Carlock 


 Mike Stern 


 Tony Levin 


 Ron Carter 


 Bill Evans 


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Ray Russell's Friends Comments
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Catherine Delgadillo





Jul 11 2009 10:12 AM

Haven't stopped by in a while so just wanted to say, have a great weekend! :) ~Catherine
3+1 Jazz Rock





Jul 11 2009 10:11 AM

Thanks for the Add !!
MICHELANGELO BONAPARTE





Jul 9 2009 10:30 PM

WELCOME***
Reddan Brothers Band





Jul 7 2009 7:35 AM

THANKS FOR THE ADD!
REDDAN BROTHERS BAND: Skeleton Key Sessions
Jade





Jul 5 2009 10:52 AM

Greetings! thanks for the add! i like your music:)
Josecho Sesma (l'Obelíx) no apalear al bajista





Jul 3 2009 8:29 PM

Thanks for your friendship, have a look at DEONLIGUAN, it's my band, I'm playing again because of them, I love them, www.myspace.com/deonliguanrock, good luck and R&R from Pamplona (Spain)   

Deonliguan: Skills of a whore (video)

Mills Acoustics





Jun 24 2009 2:56 PM

Welcome to "our little family".   We're glad to have you on board.
 
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Rookverse





Jun 18 2009 2:19 PM

Hey we are Rookverse. You have a great sound, RV.
Alex Domschot





Jun 18 2009 8:14 AM

Hey Ray,

Hope all is well with you. Sounding great, as usual.

lex
Alexis Lafargue Duran





Jun 12 2009 9:19 AM

Gracis por la amistad.
 Thank you for the add.
Sammy Russell





Jun 8 2009 8:09 AM

Have A Rockin Weekend Ray!!!
CloudRider





Jun 8 2009 8:09 AM

NIIICE! Thanks for the add!
AlKcudia





Jun 7 2009 12:17 PM

Hey Ray! Thanx a lot for beeing friends! Greetz from Caudie!


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Gil





Jun 7 2009 12:16 PM

Thanks
Kisses
Gil
Tobias Eisenwort





Jun 7 2009 12:16 PM

Hi Ray!

Thanks for taking the add, pleased to meet you! :)

I really like the music you've got on your profile, keep up the good work!

I wish you a nice sunday!

kind regards from germany, Tobias
Greg Tanoose





Jun 6 2009 4:39 PM

Hey Ray just wanted to drop by and check out your stuff some more. Thanks for the connect brother, sounds good.
until next time...
-Greg Tanoose
Ray Legnini





Jun 6 2009 4:39 PM

Thanx for the friendship and checkin out Crazy Ray's Place!! Great guitar work- very inspirational!! STOP BACK ANYTIME!!- CRAZY RAY
Scream





Jun 4 2009 1:22 PM

Hi
Thanx for the add'
Greetings from France !!
PASIMITO





Jun 1 2009 6:56 PM

THX 4 ADD
Dziekujemy za dodanie :-)
Pozdrawiamy
=== P A S I M I T O ===
PASIMITO
Dario La Magna





Jun 1 2009 9:18 AM

Hi, thanks for the add.
Michel Isnard





May 31 2009 10:46 AM

Hello Ray,

You can listen to the new album of Theüs Grüpü in which I play at :

www.myspace.com/theusgrupu

Thanks for listening and leaving us a comment.

mich  :o)
Kne-Ochaw Hampton





May 26 2009 2:08 PM

Hey Ray, how are you?  Hope you had a nice weekend.  I saw you were online so I stopped to say hello.  Have a great day. 

Kne
Thomas Bartczak





May 23 2009 5:17 PM

Thanx for the add
You re great!
Kind regards
Tommy aka Crazy drummer
Planet-Drum





May 18 2009 9:58 PM

Thank you for the friendship.

www.planet-drum.com
Doug Dressel





May 18 2009 9:57 PM

Ray, Thanks For The Add And For The Friendship. Great Songs, Diggin' The Guitar Playing!

Have A Great Week
Dug
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