Ray Davies
Ray Davies (PRS)
Latest Tracks
- Smooth Satin Latin2581/2Silky piano with sultry sax, strings & very light Latin groove. Piano solo at 1:573:29
- Masquerades And Moonbeams2581/4Sensual sax playing over delicate jazz piano licks, strings & late night vibes3:07
- In A Melancholy Mood2581/5Slow, pensive piano & slinky jazz sax over moody strings. Late night feel3:24
- Twist Of Lemon2581/8Slightly camp piano & sax intro leads to smooth jazz band with strings & vibes2:43
The story behind the sound
Ray Davies was one of Britain's foremost musicians. Passing in 2017 at the age of 89, he left behind a legacy of incredible work from his various celebrated albums with The Button Down Brass, to song writing with the Rolling Stones, Shirley Bassey and Burt Bacharach. He was much sought after throughout the world, whether arranging, conducting, composing or writing lyrics. He conducted The BBC Radio Orchestra and performed in his own, The Serendipity Strings; his career also saw a resurgence in the 90s as lounge albums featuring his work enjoyed a revival. He won many prestigious awards, including several Grand Prix for composition and the BASCA Gold Badge Award. His singles were well placed in the charts in Britain and Japan, where his albums also had considerable success.