Carline Ray
| Carline Ray | |
|---|---|
| Born |
April 21, 1925 Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
| Died | July 18, 2013 (aged 88) Manhattan |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer |
| Instruments | Piano, guitar |
| Associated acts | International Sweethearts of Rhythm |
Carline Ray was a jazz instrumentalist and vocalist. She was a member of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm.
Carline Ray was born in Manhattan on April 21, 1925. Her father was Elisha Ray, a horn player.
She studied piano and composition at Juilliard and earned a Master's degree from the Manhattan School of Music in 1956. After graduation, Ray joined the International Sweethearts of Rhythm in 1946 as a rhythm guitar player and vocalist. After the Sweethearts disbanded, Ray played guitar and sang for Erskine Hawkins and later performed in a trio with fellow former Sweetheart Pauline Braddy. She sang back up for Patti Page and Bobby Darrin, and she performed in choruses conducted by Leonard Bernstein. She recorded with Mary Lou Williams and also worked with Skitch Henderson, Marian McPartland, and Sy Oliver. In 1997, Ray formed the group Jazzberry Jam with pianist Bertha Hope and percussionist Paula Hampton.
Ray married Luis Russell in 1956. Their daughter Catherine Russell is a jazz singer.
Ray died on July 18, 2013 in Manhattan. She released her first album as a lead singer the year of her death.
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