Ray Alexander
February 7, 1925 - June 8, 2002
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Ray started his musical career as a drummer, playing with Claude Thornhill,
Bobby Byrne, the Dorsey Brothers, Stan Getz, Joe Venuti, Mel Torme, Johnny Smith,
Chubby Jackson and many others. He later switched to vibes (the vibraphone)
and worked with George Shearing, Charlie Barnet, Bill Evans, Anita O'Day, Mel
Lewis; all in all, a "who's who" of jazz. Ray also worked with his
own quartet in renowned jazz clubs such as Birdland, the Embers, Basin Street
East, etc. In the early '70's he joined with Mousey Alexander to form "Alexanders
the Great", a quartet which was booked frequently at the new Half Note
uptown, as well as many other clubs and concerts.
Until his passing, he played in various jazz clubs in New York and the East
coast, as well as college concerts and jazz festivals. In the summer he toured
England and nearby European countries playing vibraphone in jazz venues and
festivals.
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