Ray Bryant

Ray Bryant Ray Bryant American pianist (1931–2011) Raphael Homer "Ray" Bryant (December 24, 1931 – June 2, 2011) was an American jazz pianist, composer, and arranger. Quick facts Background information, Born ... Ray Bryant Background information Born Raphael Homer Bryant (1931-12-24)December 24, 1931 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. Died June 2, 2011(2011-06-02) (aged 79) New York City, U.S. Genres Jazz Occupations Musician composer arranger Instrument Piano Years active 1940s–2000s Labels Columbia Sue Cadet Pablo EmArcy Close Early life Bryant was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on December 24, 1931.[1] His mother was an ordained minister who had taught herself to play the piano; his father also played the piano and sang.[2] His brothers were the bass player Tommy, drummer and singer Len, and…

GENRES: Jazz, Piano