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Ray Chamberlain

1930 – 2017

American jazz guitarist

Jazz musician Jazz guitarist
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About Ray Chamberlain

Lived 1930 – 2017 (aged 87). Ray Chamberlain was an American jazz musician and jazz guitarist.

Due to a diving accident as a boy which injured two fingers, he switched from the guitar to bass in 1970. He worked and performed with such notables as Stan Kenton, Don Menza, Liberace, Jerry Lewis, Frances Faye, Larry Covelli, Frank Gerard, Sam Noto, Connie Francis, Andy Williams, Paul Anka and Teddy Charles. He studied with Guy Bucella, Harry Volpe, Billy Bauer, Allan Ruess and Howard Roberts.

In 2016, Chamberlain was inducted into the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame.

In addition to his music career, he worked in data processing management.

Discography

Renaissance I (Recorded at The Renaissance jazz club in Buffalo, NY - September, 1966) Renaissance II (Recorded at The Renaissance jazz club in Buffalo, NY - September, 1966)

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Important facts

Born
6 March 1930, Buffalo
Birth century
20th century
Died
12 April 2017
Occupation
Jazz musician, jazz guitarist
Nationality
United States

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ray Chamberlain?

American jazz guitarist

When was Ray Chamberlain born?

Ray Chamberlain was born on 6 March 1930 in Buffalo.

When did Ray Chamberlain die?

Ray Chamberlain died on 12 April 2017.

What was Ray Chamberlain's occupation?

Ray Chamberlain was a jazz musician and jazz guitarist.

What nationality was Ray Chamberlain?

Ray Chamberlain was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ray Chamberlain

· Wikidata: Q18704966

· DBpedia: Ray Chamberlain (musician)

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