Ray Davies is one of Britain’s foremost musicians. He is much sought after throughout the world, whether arranging, conducting, composing or writing lyrics. He has won many prestigious awards, including several Grand Prix for composition. His singles have been well placed in the charts in Britain and Japan, where his albums have also had considerable success.
He regularly conducts the BBC Radio Orchestra and writes for television. He records and broadcasts at Pebble Mill, Birmingham and the BBC Manchester studios with his orchestra the Serendipity Strings, as well as the Button Down Brass and Peppermint Park groups.
To name all the artists he has been associated with over the years would be like reading a copy of Who’s Who in the musical profession. Just a few of the names he has accompanied and/or written for are: Johnny Mathis, Petula Clark, Tony Bennett, The Beatles, Liza Minelli, Bing Crosby, The Rolling Stones, Burt Bacharach, Bob Hope, Lena Horne, Morecambe and Wise, Shirley Bassey, Henry Mancini, Judy Garland, Quincy Jones, Ella Fitzgerald and Art Farmer.
Ray is currently Chairman of the Gold Badge Awards for the British Academy of Composers and Songwriters. He is also Chairman of the PRS Members Fund.
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