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"The music is expertly played...lovers of the smoother side of the fusion coin will enjoy this recording."-Ricky Flake - Music Video Distributors
"You know you have something special when current and former members of Tower of Power, Garaj Mahal, and A-list touring and session players for Carlos Santana, Steve Winwood, Weather report, Herbie Hancock, Sergio Mendes, Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston, Lionel Ritchie, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Etta James, and Pointer Sisters join in on one project. In this debut, guitarist/vocalist Ronnie Ray Padilla has assembled some of the finest players (Mic Gillette on trumpet and trombone, George Brooks on saxaphone, Vernon "Ice" Black on guitar, Eric Levy on keyboards, Gary Brown on bass, Kenneth Nash on percussion, Celso Alberti and Billy Johnson on drums, among others) who spark a world jazz chemistry that demands repeated listening." - MVD Entertainment Group
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Raydience 2009-MegaWave Records
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Bio
Ronnie Ray Padilla is a San Francisco Bay area musician, having played a rich blend of original varieties of pop, funk, jazz, afro and several global styles. He is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and vocalist for this world-jazz band Raydience, where he plays guitars, flutes, vocals and oud. Born in Oakland, Ronnie Ray began working as a sideman-guitarist and flutist in 1970 and performed with ensembles throughout the US and the SF Bay area. He recorded with Billy Young (formerly of Earth, Wind and Fire), Kenneth Nash (formerly with Herbie Hancock, Weather Report & more), Lion of Juda, Rocker-T and Dark Chocolate, and many other artists. Ronnie Ray studied with Joe Henderson, guitar with Bill Conners (formerly of Return to Forever), Dave Creamer (formerly of Miles Davis), and with Steve Erquianga (formerly with Joe Henderson), where he received a B.A. from San Jose State University in Jazz Studies. The album, official release date 1/26/2010, is getting rave reviews as the band prepares for their US tour. Management: Rawkin' Brawd Representation, 773.934.4960, lisa@rawkinbrawd.com or whizbangcontact@aol.com
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