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Ray Conniff

Joseph Raymond Conniff (November 6, 1916 – October 12, 2002) was an American bandleader and arranger best known for his Ray Conniff Singers during the 1960s. He developed a unique sound taking advantage of stereo LP recording combining wordless chorus with brass and woodwinds reinterpreting American standards. The recorded sounds shifted the balance of…

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Also known as
Jay Raye, Jimmy Richards
Born
Joseph Raymond Conniff (1916-11-06)November 6, 1916 Attleboro, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died
October 12, 2002(2002-10-12) (aged 85) Escondido, California, U.S.
Genres
Big band
Instruments
Trombone, vocals
Occupations
Composer, conductor

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