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Ray Reach | |
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 Reach (right) with Branford Marsalis in 2004 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Raymond Everett Reach, Jr. |
| Born | August 3, 1948 Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, classical, pop, R & B, gospel, contemporary Christian, country |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Keyboards, guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1964–present |
| Website | www |
Raymond Everett Reach, Jr. (born August 3, 1948) is an American pianist, vocalist, guitarist, composer, arranger, music producer, and educator, named by AL.com as one of "30 Alabamians who changed jazz history." He serves as President and CEO of Ray Reach Music and Magic City Music Productions.[1]
Reach has performed and recorded in various genres, including pop, R&B, Motown/soul, gospel, rock, classic rock, country (contemporary and traditional), contemporary Christian, classical, and jazz music, but is perhaps best known for his work in jazz, combining jazz piano stylings with Sinatra-style vocals.[2] He resides in Birmingham, Alabama.
- ^ All About Jazz. "Ray Reach Profile at". Allaboutjazz.com. Archived from the original on September 17, 2011. Retrieved December 17, 2011.
- ^ Brown, Angela: "Birmingham Beat – Uncovering the Local Music Scene", Birmingham Magazine, March, 2006, p. 121