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USARAY MANTILLAUSA

PERCUSSIONIST

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Ray Mantilla was born in 1934 in the rhythm rich, dance-crazed atmosphere of the South Bronx where Afro-Cuban rhythmic forms transmogrified with jazz harmonies and sensibilities in the streets, the homes and dance halls. By 21, Mantilla was on the bandstand playing conga drums along with contemporaries Eddie Palmieri and Ray Barretto, playing that unique Neo-Nuyorican synthesis known as 'salsa'
With flutist Herbie Mann, Ray Mantilla entered the international spotlight in 1960. Then, Max Roach invited him to be part of the classic "Freedom Now Suite" recording. After a stint in Puerto Rico where he honed his skills on the trap set, Ray returned to the States to find himself touring nationally and in Europe and Japan with Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. For the seven years Ray was with Blakey he occupied his off-hours doing studio work while recording and performing with almost every major figure in jazz including singers Eartha Kitt and Josephine Baker.
In 1977, Ray Mantilla became the first North American Latin musician to play in Cuba since the Cuban Revolution when he appeared there as an essential member of the historic goodwill ensemble led by Dizzy Gillespie.
Ray Mantilla's career has included membership in many legendary Jazz and Latin Jazz ensembles. A short list of Mantilla's credits includes, Max Roach, Charles Mingus, Ray Barretto, Gato Barbieri, Sonny Stitt, Bobby Watson, Herbie Mann, Tito Puente, Cedar Walton, and Freddie Hubbard. Prolific in the studio, Mantilla can be heard on more than 200 albums. He has appeared in all major clubs in New York City -- the Apollo Theater, Palladium, Blue Note, SOB's, Birdland, Fat Tuesday's, Village Gate and the Village Vanguard in addition to many major international jazz festivals such as Sanremo, the Pori Jazz Festival, JVC Jazz Festival, Montreaux Jazz Festival and the Grande Parade du Jazz.
Ray Mantilla describes his music as "Latin Jazz with authentic Latino rhythms." His goal, he says "is to keep playing good music, have people come to see us, and to preserve the tradition." In 2003 Ray Mantilla signed with Savant Records and his first record for the label, “Man-Ti-Ya” was released (SCD 2059). His latest recording, “Good Vibrations” (SCD 2073) adds the unique sound of Mike Freeman’s vibes to his ensemble.

RAY MANTILLA  - GOOD VIBRATIONS (CD-2006)

Ray Mantilla Percussion/leader
Enrique Fernandez Baritone sax & flute
Edy Martinez Piano
Mike Freeman Vibes
Cucho Martinez Bass
Bill Elder Drums
Special Guest: Steve Berrios Percussion

RAY MANTILLA  - GOOD VIBRATIONS (2006)

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Flying Home 5:33
Midnight Sun 6:56
Maria Cervantes
5:57
For Keeps 6:59
Ya No Me Quieres (Bolero For Tito) 4:36
Blues For Queen D
5:11
Camino Al Cielo Too 6:32
Namesake 4:58
Bari Con Bata 6:59

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RAY MANTILLA - MAN-TI-YA (CD-2004)

Ray Mantilla Percussion/Leader
Willie Williams Soprano and tenor saxes
Enrique Fernandez Baritone saxophone and flute
Guido Gonzalez Trumpet
Edy Martinez Piano
Cucho Martinez Bass
Bill Elder Drums
RAY MANTILLA - MAN TI YA

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Apple Turnover 5:16
Mother's Day :37
TBA 2:56
Hop Scotch 7:34
The Man I Love 5:23
African Holiday
4:52
Eight Ball
7:30
Go Between 2:45
Mantillon 7:10
Mantilla's Jam Too
5:38

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RAY MANTILLA SPACE STATION - HANDS OF FIRE (CD-1993)

Ray Mantilla (percussioni);
Dick Oatts (sax, flauto);
Eddie Martinez (pianoforte);
Peter Barshay (contrabbasso);
Steve Berrios (batteria, percussioni);
Joe Chambers (batteria, vibrafono)

RAY MANTILLA - HANDS OF FIRE (1993)

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1. Ode to Vivian

2. Gourdo Lobo

3. Six for Kim

4. Mariposa

5. En Nos Otros

6. Mantilla's Blues

7. Carajillo Con Mantilla

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RAY MANTILLA - MANTILLA (LP-1978)

Ray Mantilla, congas, timbales, all percussion

Jeremy Steig, alto and bass flute, electric flute

Carl Ratzer, electric and acoustic guitar

Eddie Gomez, acoustic bass

Joe Chambers, drums, piano, marimba.

RAY MANTILLA - MANTILLA (LP-1978)

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Intro

Mariposa 78

Inca love chant

Caravanessa

Chango llama

Seven for Mantilla

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DISCOGRAPHY

Good Vibrations - 2006
Man-Ti-Ya - 2004
The Next Step - 1999
The Jazz Tribe - 1991
Dark Powers - 1989
Synergy - 1986
Hands of Fire - 1985
Mantilla - 1978
 

MAX ROACH

Freedom Suite- Candid, 1961 (reissue on Columbia, 1980)
Easy Winners- Soul Note, 1986, M'Boom Collage-Soul Note, 1984
ART BLAKEY

In My Prime, Vol. 1&2 - Timeless Music, 1978 & 1979
Child's Dance - Fantasy, 1975

HERBIE MANN

Herbie Mann at the Village Gate- Atlantic, 1963
Return to the Village Gate - Atlantic, 1966
The Family of Mann - Atlantic, 1962
Water Bed- Atlantic, 1975

CHARLES MINGUS

Cumbia Jazz Fusion - Atlantic, 1978
Me, Myself, An Eye- Atlantic, 1978

RAY BARRETTO

Charanga Moderna, "Watusi" - Tico, 1972
Latino - Riverside, c.1975

DAVID AMRAM

Havana/New York (Live in Cube) - Flying Fish, 1978
Summer Nights, Winter Rain - RCA, 1976

MUHAL RICHARD ABRAMS

A View From Within - Soul Note, 1986

GATO BARBIERI

Yesterdays- Flying Dutchman, 1974
Chapter 3: Viva Emilla Zapata - Impulse, 1974

JEREMY STEIG

Temple of Birth - Columbia, 1975, Firefly - C.T.I., 1975

SONNY STITT

Never Can Say Goodbye - Chess, 1979

RICHIE COLE/EDDIE JEFFERSON

Alto Madness - Muse, 1978, New York Afternoon - Muse, 1976

LOU PEREZ

Our Heritage - Tico , 1976
African Fantasy - All Art Records
Bombon de Chocolate - A Jay Records
Para La Fiesta Voy - A Jay Records

CEDAR WALTON

The Pentagon - Eastwind, 1978
Mobious - RCA, 1975
Soundscape - Columbia, 1980

JOE CHAMBERS

Almoravid - Music, 1973
New World - Finet, 1975

Ray Mantilla is also featured on LP's with Freddie Hubbard, Don Pullen, Enrica Rava, Walter Bishop Jr., Pee Wee Ellis, Urzula Dudziak, Buddy Rich, Volker Kreigel, Joe Beck, Joe Farrell, Larry Coryel, The Prime Element(Argentina) and Michael Ubaniak. He can also be heard in the rhythm section of numerous Latin bands.

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