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I AM THE BAND with Ray Chew
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Music Director, Producer and Composer Ray Chew was discovered at the age of 19 by Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson, who chose him as their young music director. Recognizing his extraordinary musical ability at a young age, his parents made it a priority to provide him with every opportunity to nurture and develop his innate musical talent. Surrounded by music throughout his life Ray mastered various instruments and revelled in the challenge of learning as many instruments as he could get his hands on. As a pianist and arranger Ray is credited on hundreds of recordings for artists including Diana Ross, Luther Vandross, Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway, Alicia Keys and many more. He performs with the world’s most popular artists including Rihanna, Carrie Underwood, Pharrell Williams, Justin Bieber, Aretha Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Lenny Kravitz, Pitbull, Queen Latifah, James Taylor, and Quincy Jones. He is in his 13th season as the music director for ABC’s “Dancing with The Stars” and was the previous music director for Fox’s “American Idol’. He has also served as music director for several network tv series and music specials including It’s Showtime at the Apollo, 65th Primetime Emmy Awards, theGrammy Awards, the 2008 Democratic National Convention, and NBC’ Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade • What you will hear on the podcast: • Dancing WithThe Stars current state of production under Covid restrictions. • Ray’s heritage and family roots. His early beginnings growing up in Harlem and his parent’s early recognition and nurturing of his musical talent. • Ray’s classical and jazz education. His studying and mastery of piano, drums and percussion. • Exposure to the entertainment industry and first big job touring with Melba Moore during his high school years. • Ray’s first role as Musical Director with Nick Ashford and ValerieSimpson and his introduction to the commercial session world including Saturday Night Live. • Ray’s journey and prolific career in television as a band member and musical director on shows including Saturday Night Live, Showtime at the Apollo, BET’s Celebration of Gospel, Awards, Honors and Sunday’s Best as well as American Idol, Network Specials and Dancing with the Stars. • The tremendous undertaking and process of producing all of the music for Macy’s Thanskgiving Day Parade. • Ray’s new and current projects, Fox Network’s I Can See Your Voice and upcoming Broadway Special. • The Power to Inspire Foundation mentoring young people looking to get in to the professional world. • Reflecting on his journey but staying focused on what he continues to aspire to. • The bestowing of blessing and gifts. Recognizing God given gifts. • • Mentioned • Ray Chew • Power2Inspire Foundation • Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade • Dancing With the Stars • I Can See Your Voice • SUBSCRIBE to the I AM PODCAST • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... • follow us on instagram @iammusicgroupinc • www.iammusicgroup.com
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