BTOT Brochure 2004 - Berklee College of Music
BTOT Brochure 2004 - Berklee College of Music
BTOT Brochure 2004 - Berklee College of Music
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On behalf <strong>of</strong> the Ray Charles Marketing Group and our client,<br />
the Ray Charles Foundation, I would like to thank all <strong>of</strong> you for<br />
attending Inspired by Ray.<br />
There were very few things that remained consistent throughout<br />
Ray Charles’s musical career. From the blind sensation who took<br />
rhythm and blues by storm in the early 1950s, to the bandleader<br />
and singer who wowed the Newport Jazz Festival in the late<br />
1950s, to his journeys into the great American songbook and country and western<br />
in the 1960s, Charles’s career was truly a work in progress.<br />
However, one <strong>of</strong> the constants throughout his incredible recording career was his<br />
connection to <strong>Berklee</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Music</strong> and its prestigious alumni. These alumni<br />
range from his teenage friend, Quincy Jones ‘51, the arranger <strong>of</strong> his first Grammy<br />
award–winning recording in 1959, to his music director <strong>of</strong> 15 years, Victor<br />
Vanacore ’74, the arranger <strong>of</strong> his last Grammy award–winning recording in <strong>2004</strong>.<br />
In addition, several other <strong>Berklee</strong> graduates performed and toured with the Ray<br />
Charles Orchestra.<br />
The long-standing history <strong>of</strong> Ray Charles and this fine institution makes this<br />
weekend even more special for all <strong>of</strong> us and I can assure you that the staff here at<br />
<strong>Berklee</strong> has put together an incredible program and concert for your enjoyment.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Tony Gumina<br />
President, Ray Charles Marketing Group<br />
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