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Norm Ray
sax, US
Musician
A.k.a. Norman Ray
American saxophonist, known for his work with many Motown and Nashville recording artists. Also a broadcaster on WSM Radio. A native of Hamtramck, Michigan, Ray began playing saxophone at age 5. He started his recording career in the Motown studios in Detroit, backing The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Martha & The Vandellas, Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops and other r&b stars. He moved to Nashville in 1965, joining Orchestra XII, one of the city’s last big bands. In 1967, he broke into recording-studio work on Music Row by performing on the Elvis Presley soundtrack for Clambake. He subsequently recorded with Chet Atkins, Ray Stevens, Boots Randolph and others. He also played saxophone and flute in Randolph’s nightclub band. Died April 17, 2010.
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