Ray Reach - Partial Discography

Partial Discography

As pianist / keyboardist, arranger, vocalist and producer

• Ellis Marsalis and the SuperJazz Big Band. UAB SuperJazz, Featuring Ellis Marsalis (2001). Co-produced with Henry Panion), recorded at the Alys Stephens Center.
• Ray Reach and Friends. Especially For You (1994). Jazz quartet.
• Ray Reach and Friends. Have Yourself A Jazzy Little Christmas (2005). Jazz quartet, recorded at CBS Recording Studio
• Janet Rubino. Worthy Sparrow (2005). A colloection of Christian songs and service music.
• Joylight. Let There Be Love (1990). Produced by Reach and Michael Loveless.
• Bo Rivers. Country Blue (1986). Country music. Produced by Reach.
• Bo Rivers. She Just Keeps On Lovin' You (1986). Country music. Produced by Reach.
• Bo Rivers. Broken Promises (1986). Country music. Produced by Reach.

As producer

• K. Lee Scott. Christmastide (2003). Choral music.
• K. Lee Scott. Requiem (2006). Choral music.
• Uncle Bud's Lectro Wood Experience. Comedic Bluegrass. Production assistance and musician contracting by Reach. Recorded at Bates Brothers Recording and at the studio of John Conner, Jr. in Brentwood, Tennessee. Glen Duncan on fiddle.

As arranger

• Jonathan Butler and Juanita Bynum with the Gospel Goes Classical Orchestra. Gospel Goes Classical (2006). Recorded live at the Alys Stephens Center. Produced by Henry Panion. No. 2 Gospel Album in the US. No. 3 in the Billboard Classical Crossover category. Orchestral arrangements by Reach.
• Anetta Nunn (Birmighham Police Chief) Gospel In Blues. Produced by Henry Panion. Horn arrangements by Reach.
• Alabama Blues Machine. Must Be Love. (2008). Produced by Ross Roberts. Horn arrangements by Reach.

As keyboardist and arranger

• Dick's Hat Band. Got The Whole Town Talkin' (1995). Produced by Ross Roberts. R & B. Chuck Tilley, drums. Horn arrangements by Reach. Hammond B-3 played by Reach.

As Keyboardist

• Little Jimmy Reed. School's Out Produced by Ross Roberts. Blues. Hammond B-3 played by Reach.
• Mark Sallings. (1995). Let It Be Known – Mark Sallings and the Famous Unknowns Blues harmonica player Mark Sallings. B-3 played by Reach.
• Mark Sallings. (1996). Talkin' To Myself Blues harmonica player Mark Sallings. B-3 played by Reach. (The Famous Unknowns were the house band at B. B. King's in Memphis from 1991 to 1994.)
• Gary Hallquist, composer. Requiem for the Millineum Commissioned by the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

As producer, arranger and keyboardist

• Lou Marini and the Magic City Jazz Orchestra. Lou's Blues (2001). Liner notes by Bob Belden.
• Eric Essix and the Night Flight Big Band. SuperBlue (2006). Jazz guitarist Eric Essix, featuring guest saxophonist Lou Marini.
• Amy Drinkwater. With All My Heart – A Journey to the Soul (2005). Christian jazz vocals, recorded at Bates Brothers Recording Studio
• Mark Dunn. For The Good Times (2008). Pop, featuring saxophonist Mark Dunn.
• Roszetta Johnson. Christmas Songs With A Touch Of Jazz (2008). All Arrangements by Reach, with vocals by Roszetta Johnson.

As producer, arranger, keyboardist, vocalist and guitarist

• James Clark Count On Me (1997). Original songs by singer / songwriter James Clark, recorded at Bates Brothers Recording Studio. Features Don Jones (bass), Steve Sample, Jr (drums), Ray Reach (keyboards, guitar and arrangements), Ross Roberts (guitar), Wayne Perkins (guitar) and the Tuscaloosa Horns.
• Dr. Dan "Harpdog" Marson. Blues, Gospel and Jazz Harmonica (1999). Produced by Reach.
• Chuck "Doc" Snow. Pray For Me (2006). Produced and arranged by Ray Reach. Features Reach on vocals, guitar and keyboards and Wayne Perkins on guitars and vocals.

As producer, composer, arranger and conductor

• UAB Jazz Ensemble UAB Jazz Ensemble, Volume 1 (2005). A collection of jazz orchestra arrangements, including the classic "Cotton Tail" by Duke Ellington and original compositions and arrangements by Eric Essix and Reach. Featuring guest artists Ken Watters and Eric Essix

As keyboardist, arranger and vocalist

• Dave Loggins, Ray Reach and Various Artists. The New Course Record (1995). A collection of songs about the game of golf. Produced by Don Hays and Mike Chapman on Music Row in Nashville, Tennessee.

As producer, composer, arranger, keyboardist and vocalist

• Ray Reach and Various Artists: Mr President (Dallas production, 1989). A song written and produced for the purpose of benefitting the homeless in the Dallas area. Song composed by Michael Loveless, Joe Sterling and Reach.
• Ray Reach and Various Artists: Mr President" (Birmingham, Alabama production, 1993) A new production of the song, done by Alabama talent, benefitting the homeless in the Birmingham area.