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Ray Conniff

American bandleader and arranger best known for his Ray Conniff Singers during the 1960s (1916-2002) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 85

Joseph Raymond Conniff 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.

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The recorded sounds shifted the balance of instruments in a way that could not be heard in live performance, for example balancing a harp or rhythm guitar against a full brass ensemble.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1916 to 2002 · aged 85

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