Raymond Angry
Raymond Angry | |
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| Genres | Pop, Soul, R&B, Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, arranger, producer |
| Instrument(s) | Keyboards, Hammond organ, Fender Rhodes, clavinet, Moog synthesizer, Farfisa organ, Wurlitzer |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Labels | JMI Recordings - debut lp Ray Angry One recorded March 25–26 at Reservoir Studio A NYC with Ambrose Akinmusire, Eric Harland, Derrick Hodge and Myron Walden. |
Raymond Angry (sometimes referred to as Ray Angry) is an American keyboardist, record producer, and composer.
Biography
Since the 1990s, Angry has contributed songs and played on many hit records. He wrote Christina Aguilera's "Slow Down Baby",[1] Ja Rule's "Real Life Fantasy" and Melanie Fiona's "Priceless". He also played on records by Robbie Williams, Joss Stone and also toured with D'Angelo.
In 2010 he was the musical director for Off the Wall: A Michael Jackson Tribute. In 2013 he received a Grammy nomination as part of The Roots' record Undun.[2]
On many occasions Angry collaborated with Cindy Blackman, Mike Mangini, Tom "Bones" Malone, David Gilmore, Betty Wright and James Poyser. He has also worked with Patti LaBelle, Louie Vega, Jeremiah, Mobb Deep, Peter Gallagher and Elliott Yamin. His nickname is "Mister Goldfinger".[3]
In 2018, the jazz Label J.M.I. Recordings produced Ray Angry's album One recorded live to analog tape. One features Myron Walden (trumpet/flute), Ambrose Akinmusire (trumpet), Derrick Hodge (bass) and Eric Harland (drums). Angry performed songs from the album on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in October, 2018.[4]
In August 2020, Angry contributed to the live streamed recording of the singer Bilal's EP VOYAGE-19, created remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns. It was released the following month with proceeds from its sales going to participating musicians in financial hardship from the pandemic.[5][6]
Studio Albums
- One, Ray Angry, 2018 (J.M.I. Recordings)[7]
- Plumb, David Murray, Questlove, Ray Angry, 2023 (J.M.I. Recordings)[8]
- Ray Angry Three, Ray Angry, 2023 (J.M.I. Recordings)[9]
As featured
- Live in Washington, Yolanda Adams , 1996
- In the House, Sandy Rivera, 2003
- Mind Body & Soul, Joss Stone, 2004
- Alfie, Mick Jagger and Dave Stewart, 2004
- Rudebox, Robbie Williams, 2006
- Back to Basics, Christina Aguilera, 2006
- Elliott Yamin, Elliott Yamin, 2007
- Version, Mark Ronson, 2007
- Satisfied, Taylor Dayne, 2008
- Coming Back to You, Melinda Doolittle, 2009
- Bible Belt, Diane Birch, 2009
- The Bridge, Melanie Fiona, 2009
- Love & War, Daniel Merriweather, 2010
- All I Want Is You, Miguel, 2010
- 7752, Chiara Civello, 2010
- Another Round, Jaheim, 2010
- How I Got Over, The Roots, 2010
- Only Trust Your Heart, Dionne Warwick, 2011
- Billie-Eve, Ayọ, 2011
- Undun, The Roots, 2011
- Pennies in a Jar, Nikki Jean, 2011
- Radio Music Society, Esperanza Spalding, 2012
- Kiss the Ring, DJ Khaled, 2012
- The Soul Sessions Vol. 2, Joss Stone, 2012
- Pain Is Love 2, Ja Rule, 2012
- All of Me, Estelle, 2012
- Another Life, James Maddock, 2013
- Wise Up Ghost & Other Songs, Elvis Costello and The Roots, 2013
- Love in the Future, John Legend, 2013
- Appreciation Day, Jaheim, 2013
- Beautiful Day, Dianne Reeves, 2014
- …And Then You Shoot Your Cousin, The Roots, 2014
- Sit Back, Relax & Unwind, Steve Wilson, 2017 (JMI Recordings)[10]
- Exposure, Esperanza Spalding , 2017
References
- ^ "Allmusic Credits "Raymond Angry""
- ^ "Allmusic Credits "Ray Angry""
- ^ "Credits on Discogs.com"
- ^ Shteamer, Hank (5 October 2018). "Song You Need to Know: Ray Angry, 'It Might Be Gold'". Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ Schatz, Lake (September 7, 2020). "Stream Bilal's New Album VOYAGE-19". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- ^ Threadcraft, Torry (September 6, 2020). "Check Out Bilal And HighBreedMusic's 'VOYAGE-19' Album". Okayplayer. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
- ^ "Ray Angry Ray Angry One (12" vinyl LP)". JMI Recordings. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
- ^ "David Murray/Questlove/Ray Angry". JMI Recordings. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ^ "Ray Angry - Ray Angry Three". JMI Recordings. Retrieved 18 August 2023.
- ^ "CD, LP, Vinyl record album cover art Enlarge Note Steve Wilson Sit Back, Relax, & Unwind". Dusty Groove. Retrieved 5 August 2023.