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Ray Perry | |
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| Born | (1915-02-25)February 25, 1915 |
| Origin | United States |
| Died | 1950 (aged 34–35) |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Violinist,saxophonist |
| Instrument(s) | Violin,saxophone |
Ray Perry (February 25, 1915 – 1950) was an Americanjazzviolinist andsaxophonist.
Perry was born in 1915 to a musical family and began playing the violin at a young age, while his brothers Joe and Bay became a baritonist and drummer, respectively. Perry sang during his violin solos, inspiringSlam Stewart to continue the practice on bass.[1]He performed more frequently onalto saxophone.
He worked bread and butter gigs with the best in the business, including Dean Earl (1935), Clarence Carter (1937–39,not the R&B singer),Blanche Calloway (1940), andLionel Hampton (1940–43). Despite his short career, Ray Perry worked with many jazz artists, including:
Many of his records failed to gain a wide following, but he was very successful until poor health prevented him from touring. Two of Perry's albums remain popular -Jumpin' Jacquet and50 Sublimes Chanteurs de Jazz. Some of his more famous songs areFlyin' Home,How High the Moon,Love is the Thing,Boog It, andI Want a Little Girl.
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