A fine, original and creative trumpeter, Ray is a popular face on the Birmingham Jazz scene, playing frequently at Symphony Hall’s Rush Hour Blues with artists such as Edgar Marcias, Levi French, Tim Amman, Ben Markland, Miles Levin and his own group.  Ray is a member of the Birmingham Improvisers Orchestra, long-term collaborator with TG collective and frequent performer at Tony Levin’s Jazz Club sharing the stage with some top names in the jazz field including Jean Toussaint, Phil Robson and Julian Seigel.

In 2003 Ray played the trumpet solo at the world premier of “Requiem for Ground Zero”, by Steven Berkoff, and in 2005, performed first trumpet in the International Christian Embassy of Jerusalem Orchestra. He has played in numerous international jazz and blues festivals alongside such luminaries as BB King, Afro Cuban Allstars and Tania Maria.

Also a very fine pianist, Ray even made a working appearance at the delightful Stringfellows club in his time! He can always be found at jazz events in the city both as performer or an audience member and is one of the great contributors to the scene.