RAY DRUMMOND
Genres: Hard Bop, World Fusion • United States

US jazz bassist, composer, arranger, bandleader, educator and producer Born November 23, 1946 in Brookline, Massachusetts Died November 1, 2025. from discogs Ray Drummond, a first-call bassist who appeared on hundreds of albums as a sideman for some of the top names in jazz since his arrival on the New York scene in 1977, as well as more than 10 recordings as a leader or co-leader, died Nov. 1 2025, at age 78. In addition to his reputation as a supportive rhythm section player with impeccable timing, spot-on pitch, a relentlessly swinging groove, and a vast knowledge of standards and bebop repertoire, Drummond was cherished by generations of mainstream jazz listeners for his authoritative tonal presence, a defining quality of his style most apparent when he played his instrument unamplified. Nicknamed “Bulldog” (a fitting sobriquet borrowed from the British movie detective Bulldog Drummond), he was also widely admired in the jazz community for his read more...