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  Richie Ray -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Richie was born "Ricardo Maldonado", from (A resident of Puerto Rico) Puerto Rican parents who emigrated to New York looking for work and a better way of life.
Richie's parents had him take (A stringed instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds) piano lessons when they realized that Richie had musical inclinations.
Richie attended the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, the famed (additional info and facts about High School of Performing Arts) High School of Performing Arts and the (additional info and facts about Juilliard School of Music) Juilliard School of Music (Which he attended for only one year) and where he refined his musical training.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/r/ri/richie_ray.htm   (728 words)

  
 Richie Ray - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Richie attended the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music, the famed High School of Performing Arts and the Juilliard School of Music (Which he attended for only one year) and where he refined his musical training.
In 1999, Richie Ray and Bobby Cruz held a concert in the Ruben Rodriguez Colesium located in Bayamon, where they sang some of their early hits together with some of their religious songs.
Richie currently lives in Florida with his wife and besides being musically active, he is also busy attending the churhes which he and Bobby found in the United States, Caribbean and Latin-America.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Richie_Ray   (674 words)

  
 WALDEN HAPPENINGS BY DOC FENNESSY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Richie Ray is only charging a fee of $5.00 for each test to his loyal customers [and future customers] as a contribution of his health service to the community.
Richie Ray at the time of this writing is, in active consultation with providers of other Health Screening Tests that may be included in one of his future Health Screening Day events.
Richie Ray’s professional attitude, altruistic contributions and the unselfishness of his valuable time and the use of his facility have made an important impact on the health status of the local communities.
www.montgomerycountynews.net /walden11-27-2002.htm   (2187 words)

  
 Music of Puerto Rico - Artists: Ricardo 'Richie' Ray   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Ricardo "Richie" Ray was born Ricardo Maldonado, on 15 February 1945, in the Brooklyn Borough of New York City, of Puerto Rican parents.
Ray's versatility was further evident in his crossover hit album in the Afrom-American community: Jango, released in 1966.
In 1968, Ray and Cruz released Los Durísimos, significant because it was the first album in which they shared equal billing, with Ray on the piano and Cruz at lead vocals.
www.musicofpuertorico.com /en/ricardo_ray.html   (844 words)

  
 Bobby Cruz - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In New York in 1964 Bobby Cruz met fellow Puerto Rican singer Richie Ray and soon joined his orchestra as a back-up singer.
However they found that managing the club required too much of their time as they had a lot of other commitments to attend to and so decided that it would be much better if they sold the nightclub.
In 1999, Richie Ray and Bobby Cruz held a concert in the Ruben Rodriguez Colesium in Bayamon, where they sang some of their early hits together with some of their religious songs.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bobby_Cruz   (557 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Richie, understanding how it felt to have no direction, no foundation, no one and nothing to believe in, sat there with his grip on her wrists relaxed, watching her eyes dart back and forth as she processed what he'd said.
Richie stood still, aparently the song was convincing Duncan, he looked at Kira and was still struck by her beauty and her passion.
Richie was curious, and a little offset by the certainty of Duncan's that it was his kinsman.
www.connorsrotunda.com /familysecrets.html   (22736 words)

  
 Music of Puerto Rico - Artists: Bobby Cruz   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
When he joined Richie Ray's orchestra in 1964, he added popular Puerto Rican music themes in addition to singing in Spanish without errors.
Richie Ray had been well known but not until Cruz joined his band, did he become a legend.
In 1974, the Richie Ray and Bobby Cruz duo was at the height of its popularity when Ray became a born-again Christian which led to their separation.
www.musicofpuertorico.com /en/bobby_cruz.html   (523 words)

  
 Kiss FM
Apart from Nina and Ray, we met Crap Krane, Richie B ("in the house in the place to be"), Andreas "Schwarzenegger", Siggi the Bodyguard, and Sexy Susi altogether.
Meanwhile Richie B (who is from Ireland apparently and who speaks a lousy German when he hasn't his "radio voice" on) was mixing phone calls.
Ray again stated that he still likes all of the lads although he's not constantly in contact with all of the formerly members of TT.
www.raycokes.com /kissfm.htm   (2178 words)

  
 6moons.com - industry features: The genesis of Salsa
During a concert he was interviewing Richie Ray, one of the best Latin and jazz pianist of the era.
Richie, without a doubt a young virtuoso, had the peculiarity of adding Jazz, Classical and Rock rhythms into the Afro-Caribbean beat, making the sound of his orchestra quite unique.
A quick-witted Escalona thereupon introduced Richie Ray's Orchestra who himself was being interviewed while waiting to come up on stage, "and now ladies and gentleman, the Salsa of Richie Ray and Bobby Cruz".
www.6moons.com /industryfeatures/salsa/salsa.html   (657 words)

  
 Printer version - Why did Nine send Ray Martin to Aceh?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Richie is a cricket writer and journalist, not a current affairs super star like our Ray, and yet the doyen of cricket broadcasters captured the situation perfectly when he finished his chat with Ray with the poignant comment "Nothing but sadness up there".
Despite what Nine might say, dropping Ray Martin into the coverage is also a vote of no-confidence in the other reporters who have been on the scene for almost a week, more than adequately bringing us the story.
Involving Ray Martin in the coverage is an insult to those already on the ground and working the as*es off for Nine.
www.crikey.com.au /media/2005/01/02-0003.print.html   (682 words)

  
 Pharmacist Richie Ray   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
The ever-popular Richie Ray of Richie's Pharmacy and Medical Supply Company on Walden Road, is well known for his civic involvement as an educational speaker and consultant in Personal and Community Health in addition to Consumer Health Protection.
Ray is a public speaker in high demand.
Richie Ray's presentation should prove to be a most interesting and informative presentation that no one concerned about his or her personal health would want to miss!
www.montgomerycountynews.net /pharmacist_richie_ray.htm   (553 words)

  
 CD Baby: RICHIE RAY STEVENS: Ventura Bay
Richie Ray Stevens was born in Hollywood and cut his teeth in the Culver City music scene during the 1980's, often hanging out with Tom T. Hall, Strawbery Alarm Clock, Go-Go's, Beachy and the Beachnuts, Blasters, Oingo Boingo, Plimsouls, Babylon Warriors, Fear, X, Steppenwolf, Division Street, among others.
Richie captures the essence of surfing and life in Ventura, California.
Richie Ray Stevens is a wonderful musician, he captures the likes of all ages, and knows how to make somebody feel great through music.
www.cdbaby.com /cd/rrstevens   (400 words)

  
 Amazon.ca: Music: Un Sonido Bestial [Import] [Explicit Lyrics]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Richie Ray and Bobby Cruz get together for a live recording that magnificently captures the moments of joy of their most productive years, with the support of a superb band composed of Puerto Rico's finest musicians.
Richie Ray's musicianship remains as fresh as ever and Bobby Cruz's tone seems untainted after all these years.
Bobby's voice hasn't changed a bit, Richie's piano playing is as furious and genius as ever, the percussion arrangments and execution are marvelous, and the wind section, even though it doesn't sound as crystal clear as it used to sound is still impresive.
www.amazon.ca /exec/obidos/ASIN/B00003003I   (727 words)

  
 PUERTO RICO HERALD: Classic Salsa Music Is On The Upswing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
These artists of the golden era of salsa of the 1960s and 1970s are filling stadiums and concert halls nationwide and abroad.
The chemistry of the two -- Cruz's strong tenor voice accompanied by Ray pounding the piano -- is a hallmark of their concerts.
Like Ray and Cruz, other classic salsa bands got their start in New York in the 1960s and 1970s.
www.puertorico-herald.org /issues/2001/vol5n37/ClassicSalsa-en.shtml   (741 words)

  
 WEPA! Salsa In The 21st-Peace for Vieques in CT-DR vote decisive in the US
Escalona was a popular Venezuelan disc jockey in the 70’s and during a concert he was interviewing Richie Ray, one of the best Latin and jazz pianist of the era.
Richie, without a doubt a young virtuoso, had the peculiarity of adding jazz, classical, and rock rhythms into the Afro Caribbean beat, making the sound of his orchestra quite unique.
Ray response was simple and to the point, but what happened after forever changed the Latin market spectrum.
members.aol.com /elextreme21/myhomepage/personal.html   (2035 words)

  
 Latin Beat Magazine: Oscar Hernandez. (pianista, productor, y arregl... @ HighBeam Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Richie Ray and Eddie Palmieri, all the people who were popular at that time had an influence on me.
Ray always had a good band and playing that type of music, those types of arrangements was good learning experience for me. Ban Ban Quere was a great number...I remember that well.
Ray had mentioned once that he always worked closely with his pianist on the arrangements.
www.highbeam.com /library/doc0.asp?DOCID=1G1:20525933&refid=holomed_1   (2923 words)

  
 Sam Schmidt Motorsports Sam Schmidt Motorsports, Greg Ray, Richie Hearn, Tony Stewart, AUTO RACING,IRL , Access ...
Ray, a seven-time Indy 500 starter, ran only 20 practice laps before completing the 33-car lineup with a four-lap, 10-mile average of 216.641 mph.
Ray's run ended weeks of speculation that the 88th Indy 500 could be the first since 1947 with fewer than the traditional 33 starters.
At one point Saturday, the car was fully prepared while his crew waited fruitlessly for Ray to complete the sponsorship deal and climb into the cockpit.
www.sportsline.com /autoracing/story/7353296   (999 words)

  
 Lake Ray Roberts Bass Fishing - Professional Guide Richie White
Lake Ray Roberts is undoubtedly one of the hottest new bass Lakes in North Texas.
In 2001, the fishing was good on Ray Roberts, but not as good in my opinion as when there is a lot of hydrilla.When there is no grass, there is usually no bass.
During those years, I fished Lake Ray Roberts and Lake Big Creek because they had good hydrilla growth and the shallow water fishing was good.
www.bassfishing.org /Articles/LakeRayRoberts.htm   (420 words)

  
 Blogger: Email Post to a Friend   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
As the photographer, used to snapping babies and families, watched in horror - we looted through her prop chest and came up with some doozies.
This next one affectionately became known as "The one where Ray looks like he has down syndrome".
If it were not for that fact, I think this would have been the one we selected for the framed portrait.
www.blogger.com /email-post.g?blogID=7654995&postID=109434038630748492   (249 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Ray bounced over and gave Hieronymous a quick hug, too, and the others said their farewells, Egon absently as he took additional readings.
Ray was so enthusiastic he sometimes seemed no more than twelve years old, but he knew all sorts of things about evil that was almost too powerful to contemplate and he faced the concept with equanimity, even with excitement at the challenge.
Ray was sure he was coming close and would know more as soon as he heard back from Etienne.
members.aol.com /eddieplummer/rgb/fatal.htm   (22216 words)

  
 Richie Spice - Universal - Opinions and Reviews
richie herrera y su banda x back to the mambo
richie rydell new york city underground: club traxx vol 2
richie spice/jah cure/fenda young lions vol 01 [6/7]
www.dsml.org /products/richie-spice-universal   (92 words)

  
 Ray, Richie; Cruz, Bobby | Doblemente Espectacular (2 CD) | CD | Danza y Movimiento Shop
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 Richie Ray & Bobby Cruz at the Copacabana in New York City on 3/11/03 - justsalsa.com
Richie Ray & Bobby Cruz at the Copacabana in New York City on 3/11/03 - justsalsa.com
Richie Rey and Bobby Cruz played at the Copacabana nightclub in New York City on March 11, 2003.
The Copa Girls were on hand to please the audience with their dance moves and their charming beauty.
www.justsalsa.com /newyork/clubs/copacabana/3-11-03   (116 words)

  
 Richie Ray and Bobby Cruz   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Along with former partner Richie Ray, Cruz fused Cuban styles and American Blues to great response.
First appearing in 1966, the duo consisted of classically trained Ray on piano and Cruz on vocals.
As for his friendship with Ray, the two played together in 1992 at a Salsa Festival at Madison Square Garden.
www.fortunecity.com /westwood/prada/82/id36.htm   (235 words)

  
 Latin Beat Magazine: VIII Festival de la Salsa Chimpún Callao
Ray Barretto y Tito Allen aceleraron el ambiente con su salsa neoyorquina, mientras que Lucho Cueto confirmo por qué puede ubicársele como uno de los mejores directores musicales del momento.
Lo de Richie Ray y Bobby Cruz fue un banquete aparte: los durísimos exhibieron virtuosismo en una noche que la fanaticada pedía que no se acabe.
El piano a cuatro manos de Richie Ray y Lucho Cueto corono el cierre del festival que, para muchos, fue el mejor de los realizados en los últimos anos.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0FXV/is_8_14/ai_n8569042   (270 words)

  
 Ray Fensome - corporate events Great Pretenders tribute bands
Ray fell in love with her when she was in a little known sister group!
Ray has been around the music world all his life.
Ray plays the guitarist in the band and plays alongside Paul Spong (trumpet player with Robbie Williams) and Graham Clark (bassist with Wet Wet Wet).
www.rayfensome.co.uk   (244 words)

  
 Latin Beat Magazine: Jimi Velázquez: Making a Living and Living to Play - Artículo Breve   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
In 1973, Tempo 70 disbanded and Richie Ray offered Velázquez the opportunity to join his orchestra.
During this period, Ray was featuring singer Vicky Vimari on several ballads of his repertoire and the addition of a guitar to the orchestra was essential.
After working with Richie Ray, Velázquez continued working with salsa bands, playing guitar and cuatro on stages with Willie Rosario, Chivirico Dávila, Chamaco Rivera, Justo Betancurt, Santitos Colón, Babó Jiménez, Lito Peña and Orquesta Panamericana.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0FXV/is_10_10/ai_73323557   (761 words)

  
 Jose "Candido" Rodriquez   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
Candido was soon noticed by The Big Apple's elite Latin band leaders and, thus, became a mainstay in the rhythm sections of Joe Loco, Machito, Ray Baretto, Willie Bobo, Randy Carlos, La Playa Sextet, Johnny Martinez and many others.
Candito, and his twin brother Harry (Harry Bongo), eventually wound up doing a six-year stint with the famous Richie Ray - Bobby Cruz Band.
Richie Ray's first album was an instant smash hit and put Candido and his brother on the road for several world tours.
www.netunes.com /jose-rodriquez.htm   (262 words)

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