UK Cigar Scene Magazine September Issue 9 | Page 23

Ray and his group ‘The Giant’s’ took over from George
Melly at Ronnie Scott’s in the pre Christmas slot and has
played there for the last thirteen years. He’s also played
at Carnegie Hall, played for the Queen at the Ritz hotel and
played for played for Paul McCartney’s wedding.
Ray’s father was probably his first musical
influence. An US airman from New Jersey,
living in London, Ray’s dad had brought