Ray Gaskins

Multi talented Ray Gaskins came up in Baltimore, MD. His presents include performing, and effectiveness on both keyboards as well as the saxophone. He’s performed all around the globe dealing with Roy Ayers, Stuff, COMPLETELY NEW Heavies, Phyllis Hyman, and Jocelyn Dark brown (the disco diva). Ray and Jocelyn are cousins, his sister, Barbara Gaskin sang with. Ecstacy, Discomfort & Interest. Barbara Gaskins still sings beneath the professional name of Barbara Roy. Ray transferred from Baltimore to NY to try out the night clubs and make use of the many possibilities for studio function. He happy crowds at Ronnie Scott’s in NY by playing the sax and piano concurrently, a feat that hardly ever fails to get yourself a audience up out of their chairs. A couple of years ago Ray transferred to London, Britain to benefit from a far more appreciative marketplace. Club function for an musician with few albums being a head was slim in the us, but booking agencies overseas have held him quite active. He’s purchased a residence, and programs on residing in England for some time. His last recording Shady Street on Barracuda Information did well in European countries, and comes in the Claims on Bean Handbag Information. It features Ray and his touring group: Offer Earl (bass), Tony Smith (acoustic guitar), Marquis Gilmore (drums), and Clay Copas (keyboards). Cameo looks by many guests augment the quintet. Tragedy strike Gaskins ahead of shifting to London, his 1st wife died youthful, and consequently Ray experienced many personal complications including medicines and gaining excess weight. Nevertheless, that was days gone by, and his priorities are right now. He’s back again to lifting weights, training, and composing the tunes that 1 day will need him to the very best.