Pianist/Keys – The Jazzaar Festival Big Band

Raymond Angry (sometimes referred to as Ray Angry) is an American keyboardist, record producer, and composer.
Since the 1990s, Angry has contributed songs and collaborated on many hit songs. He wrote “Slow Down Baby” by Christina Aguilera, “Real Life Fantasy” by Ja Rule, and “Priceless” by Melanie Fiona. He also participated in records by Robbie Williams and Joss Stone and toured with D’Angelo. In 2010, he was the musical director for Off the Wall: A Michael Jackson Tribute. In 2013, he received a Grammy nomination as part of The Roots’ album Undun.
On many occasions, Angry has collaborated with Cindy Blackman, Mike Mangini, Tom “Bones” Malone, David Gilmore, Betty Wright, and James Poyser. He has also worked with Patti LaBelle, Louie Vega, Jeremiah, Mobb Deep, Peter Gallagher, and Elliott Yamin. His nickname is “Mister Goldfinger.” Ray is a member of the hip-hop band “Roots” and performs on Jimmy Fallon’s TV show.