Ray Anderson
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Trumpeters · b. 1952

Ray Anderson

American jazz trombonist

Born
16 October 1952
Chicago
Country
United States
Active
1973–
Record labels
Enja Records, CIMP
Discography
24 albums

Biography

Ray Anderson is a jazz musician who plays trumpet, trombone, percussion instrument and voice. Ray Anderson was born on 16 October 1952 in Chicago. The music is usually filed under jazz and jazz-funk. Record labels: Enja Records and CIMP. The discography here lists 24 albums, from “Harrisburg Half Life” (1980) to “12 Stages of Spiritual Alchemy” (2025). Honours include Guggenheim Fellowship (2001).

Ray Anderson (born October 16, 1952) is an American jazz trombonist.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Harrisburg Half Life 1980
Right Down Your Alley 1984
Old Bottles - New Wine 1985
You Be 1986
It Just So Happens 1987
The Leap 1987
Alte Leidenschaften Special Guest Ray Anderson 1988
Blues Bred in the Bone 1988
What Because 1990
Wishbone 1991
Every One Of Us 1992
Azurety 1994
Big Band Record 1994
Big Bone & Band 1994
Cheer Up 1995
Slideride 1995
Bimwo Swing 1998
Funkorific 1998
Where Home is 1999
Ibrahim Electric Meets Ray Anderson 2004
Ibrahim Electric Meets Ray Anderson Again 2007 · Live
Planet Construction 2013
Marching On – Solo Trombone 2022
12 Stages of Spiritual Alchemy 2025

Awards

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Ray Anderson play?

Ray Anderson is known for playing trumpet, trombone, percussion instrument and voice.

When and where was Ray Anderson born?

Ray Anderson was born 16 October 1952 in Chicago.

What are Ray Anderson's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Harrisburg Half Life (1980), Right Down Your Alley (1984), Old Bottles - New Wine (1985), You Be (1986) and It Just So Happens (1987).

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