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Matt Ray
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2017 Edward M. Kennedy Prize For Drama Inspired By American History 1999 Semi-Finalist, Thelonious Monk Piano Competition
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Matt Ray: Lost in New York
by Paul Moots
It takes courage to include the word lost in a CD title--some might draw a parallel between title and content. In this case, though, the parallel is both apt and positive. As pianist Matt Ray's liner notes imply and his performance illustrates, he is lost in the best possible sense: totally immersed in the moment and the music.
From the first notes of Wayne Shorter's Lost --the album's opening cut--there is significant interplay among Ray, bassist Danton Boller and drummer ...
read more“Ingenious musical arranger” — New York Times
“A pianist whose plaintive playing was to cry for” — Ebony
“Classic, well-oiled swing” — New York Times
“Wizardly song arrangements” — Time Out NY
“Superb musical director and pianist” — The Guardian
“Magnificent pianist” — Artburst Miami
“Virtuosic” — Village Voice
“Evocative musical arrangement” — Broadwayworld.com
“Musicianship is top-notch” — womanaroundtown.com
“Wonderful—so instinctive” — Across the Arts UK.