Ray Perry

Ray Perry (February 25, 1915 – 1950) was an American jazz violinist and saxophonist.

For the baseball player and manager, see Ray Perry (baseball).
Ray Perry
Born(1915-02-25)February 25, 1915
OriginUnited States
Died1950 (aged 34–35)
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Violinist, saxophonist
InstrumentsViolin, saxophone

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, inspiring Slam Stewart to continue the practice on bass. [1] He performed more frequently on alto 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), and Lionel Hampton (1940–43). Despite his short career, Ray Perry worked with many jazz artists, including:

Many of his records failed to gain a prominent following, but he was very successful until poor health prevented him from touring. Two of Perry's albums remain popular - Jumpin' Jacquet and 50 Sublimes Chanteurs de Jazz. Some of his more famous songs are Flyin' Home, How High the Moon, Love is the Thing, Boog It, and I Want a Little Girl.

References
  1. Yanow, Scott. Biography for Ray Perry at AllMusic. Retrieved 2007-02-23.


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