Born in Ottawa, Ray began learning by ear and woodshedding with the great rock records of that era.  After studying audio engineering, production, and performance in the Music Industry Arts program at Fanshawe College and doing a term in the music program at Humber, Ray started writing his own compositions and opened up his own studio.  His moving instrumentals have been heard on National CBC radio and have been licensed for various television series. In summer 2012, Ray and his band played the Oakville and Markham Jazz Festivals, turning heads with their unique and powerful sound.  They’ve also played several house concerts in his studio, self-produced theatre shows, clubs, corporate events and private parties.  In 2001 he toured The Netherlands with Ed Hanley on tabla / percussion and he also opened Toronto and Montreal dates for the Tony Levin Band (Peter Gabriel).  Ray eschews bar gigs in favour of performances in theatres, festivals and listening rooms.