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September 2007 Welcome to the "News" page. Well summer, as usual, came and went in a hurry. Gigs and vacations took me to Seattle, Florida (twice), San Diego (twice), Las Vegas, The White Mountains (three fishing trips), and Sedona. While in Arizona I was busy getting the AMFA band programs up and running, as well as playing a few local gigs. Changes..... I will no longer be touring or doing televisions shows with Esteban. It was a fun ride, but it was time to part company. I appreciate all the work and travel that Esteban sent my way over the last 6 years. My best to the guys in the band...great pros and great people. Since leaving that gig in early September, I have been busy wearing my "freelancer hat" and getting back into the Phoenix gig scene. I put the word out that I was no longer going to be on the road, and so far so good!! I started with a new band, Rakata (Salsa/Latin Jazz), and we will be starting a steady at the Mondrian Resort in Scottsdale, in mid October. Come check us out! Some "legit" work is also starting to trickle in. That's right, I had to blow the dust of my C trumpet and piccolo!! LOL Its been fun getting my "legit" chops back together....after all, that's what I do best. I've also joined a Monday night big band to keep the reading chops up, but mostly to play big band music again...fun stuff. Thanks for checking in!! Ray |
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