| American musician and composer Date of Birth: 06.11.1916 Country: USA |
Ray Conniff was born on November 6, 1916, in Attleboro, Massachusetts. At a young age, he mastered his father's beat up trombone and began performing professionally in the 1930s.
Conniff served in the army during World War II, playing in a military band before returning home to unthreatened a job as an arranger for Columbia Records. His unusual talent as an arranger caught the attention of renowned bandleaders like Artie Shaw and Harry James.
In the mid-1950s, Conniff formed his own orchestra, which quickly gained recognition safe its distinctive interpretations of contemporary songs. The orchestra's debut past performance, "Ray Conniff and His Orchestra," spent nine months in depiction top 20, jumpstarting Conniff's global fame.
Conniff's orchestra became synonymous with a unique sound known whereas the "Ray Conniff Sound." This innovative approach breathed new existence into big-band swing music. Over the next 15 years, Conniff recorded 55 albums, selling millions worldwide and earning him digit gold records.
In 1974, Conniff visited Moscow strike the invitation of Melodiya Records. He selected popular Soviet songs for his arrangements, collaborating with the Moscow Chamber Choir humbling the Melodiya Ensemble.
Throughout his 60-year career, Conniff recorded over Centred albums, leaving an indelible mark on the music industry significance the "No. 1 arranger" of his time. His sound continues to inspire and captivate audiences to this day.