Ray Reach Music
Ray Reach Jazz Quartet

        Above, left to Right: Ray Reach (piano vocals),
       
Chris Wendle (bass), Gary Wheat (saxophones)
        and
Steve Ramos (drums)



Hello, friends!  Welcome to my EVENT CALENDAR!  I hope to see you at one of my gigs sometime soon!  This schedule is often subject to change, so please call, email or text me to make sure I'll be there, and to let me know you're coming!

All the best,

Ray

Mobile:  205-960-6328
Email:  rreach@bellsouth.net


Ray's Event Calendar

Upcoming events

  • Sunday, May 20 9:00 pm – 11:55 pm
  • Jazz at the Wine Loft with Cleve Eaton & the Alabama All-Stars
  • The Wine Loft: 2200 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, USA (MAP)
  • Jazz with bass legend Cleve Eaton and his awesome group, The Alabama All-Stars. Repertoire of this fine group numbers over 1,600 songs and instrumental pieces. Cleve is a veteran of many notable musical ensembles, including The Count Basie Orchestra (17 years), The Ramsey Lewis Trio (10 years) and several of his own groups in various styles: jazz, funk, pop and R & B.

    Read about Cleve’s career at his website: www.clevelandeaton.com

    The Wine Loft offers great food and music in a beautiful, classy atmosphere.
  • No cover charge
  • 21+ or w/ adult
  • Share
  • Thursday, May 24 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
  • Jazz and the best of pop music at MetroPrime Steakhouse
  • MetroPrime Steakhouse: 1035 20th Street South, Birmingham, AL, USA (MAP)

  • Ray Reach plays and sings songs from the Great American Songbook. Great atmosphere and great food.

    http://metroprimesteak1.tru-m.com/

  • No cover charge
  • Share
  • Friday, May 25 9:00 pm – 11:55 pm
  • Jazz at the Wine Loft with Cleve Eaton & the Alabama All-Stars
  • The Wine Loft: 2200 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, USA (MAP)
  • Jazz with bass legend Cleve Eaton and his awesome group, The Alabama All-Stars. Repertoire of this fine group numbers over 1,600 songs and instrumental pieces. Cleve is a veteran of many notable musical ensembles, including The Count Basie Orchestra (17 years), The Ramsey Lewis Trio (10 years) and several of his own groups in various styles: jazz, funk, pop and R & B.

    Read about Cleve’s career at his website: www.clevelandeaton.com

    The Wine Loft offers great food and music in a beautiful, classy atmosphere.
  • No cover charge
  • 21+ or w/ adult
  • Share
  • Saturday, May 26 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
  • (Private) Wedding Reception
  • Tuscaloosa, AL, USA (MAP)
  • Share
  • Friday, June 1 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
  • (Private) Wedding Rehearsal Dinner
  • Tutwiler Hotel: Birmingham, AL, USA (MAP)
  • Private wedding rehearsal dinner with the Ray Reach Trio.
  • N/A
  • Share
  • Friday, June 1 9:00 pm – 11:55 pm
  • Jazz at the Wine Loft with Cleve Eaton & the Alabama All-Stars
  • The Wine Loft: 2200 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, USA (MAP)
  • Jazz with bass legend Cleve Eaton and his awesome group, The Alabama All-Stars. Repertoire of this fine group numbers over 1,600 songs and instrumental pieces. Cleve is a veteran of many notable musical ensembles, including The Count Basie Orchestra (17 years), The Ramsey Lewis Trio (10 years) and several of his own groups in various styles: jazz, funk, pop and R & B.

    Read about Cleve’s career at his website: www.clevelandeaton.com

    The Wine Loft offers great food and music in a beautiful, classy atmosphere.
  • No cover charge
  • 21+ or w/ adult
  • Share
  • Saturday, June 2 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
  • (Private) Wedding Reception in Jackson, MS
  • Private home in Jackson MS: Jackson, MS, USA (MAP)
  • Ray reach and the "Little Big Band"
  • Share
  • Sunday, June 3 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
  • Jazz Brunch at Oscar's at the Birmingham Art Museum
  • Birmingham Museum of Art: 2000 8th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, USA (MAP)
  • Jazz and the best in pop music and Broadway Show music in a beautiful garden atmosphere, with an awesome buffet!
  • No cover charge
  • Share
  • Thursday, June 7 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
  • Jazz and the best of pop music at MetroPrime Steakhouse
  • MetroPrime Steakhouse: 1035 20th Street South, Birmingham, AL, USA (MAP)

  • Ray Reach plays and sings songs from the Great American Songbook. Great atmosphere and great food.

    http://metroprimesteak1.tru-m.com/
  • No cover charge
  • Share
  • Friday, June 8 9:00 pm – 11:55 pm
  • Jazz at the Wine Loft with Cleve Eaton & the Alabama All-Stars
  • The Wine Loft: 2200 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, USA (MAP)
  • Jazz with bass legend Cleve Eaton and his awesome group, The Alabama All-Stars. Repertoire of this fine group numbers over 1,600 songs and instrumental pieces. Cleve is a veteran of many notable musical ensembles, including The Count Basie Orchestra (17 years), The Ramsey Lewis Trio (10 years) and several of his own groups in various styles: jazz, funk, pop and R & B.

    Read about Cleve’s career at his website: www.clevelandeaton.com

    The Wine Loft offers great food and music in a beautiful, classy atmosphere.
  • No cover charge
  • 21+ or w/ adult
  • Share
  • Sunday, June 10 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
  • Concert at Hoover Library in the Plaza Area
  • Hoover Library in the Plaza Area: 200 Municipal Drive, Birmingham, AL 35216, USA (MAP)
  • Solo Concert
  • Free
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  • Thursday, June 14 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
  • Jazz and the best of pop music at MetroPrime Steakhouse
  • MetroPrime Steakhouse: 1035 20th Street South, Birmingham, AL, USA (MAP)

  • Ray Reach plays and sings songs from the Great American Songbook. Great atmosphere and great food.

    http://metroprimesteak1.tru-m.com/
  • No cover charge
  • Share
  • Friday, June 15 9:00 pm – 11:55 pm
  • Jazz at the Wine Loft with Cleve Eaton & the Alabama All-Stars
  • The Wine Loft: 2200 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, USA (MAP)
  • Jazz with bass legend Cleve Eaton and his awesome group, The Alabama All-Stars. Repertoire of this fine group numbers over 1,600 songs and instrumental pieces. Cleve is a veteran of many notable musical ensembles, including The Count Basie Orchestra (17 years), The Ramsey Lewis Trio (10 years) and several of his own groups in various styles: jazz, funk, pop and R & B.

    Read about Cleve’s career at his website: www.clevelandeaton.com

    The Wine Loft offers great food and music in a beautiful, classy atmosphere.
  • No cover charge
  • 21+ or w/ adult
  • Share
  • Friday, June 22 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
  • Jazz and the best of pop music at MetroPrime Steakhouse
  • MetroPrime Steakhouse: 1035 20th Street South, Birmingham, AL, USA (MAP)

  • Ray Reach plays and sings songs from the Great American Songbook. Great atmosphere and great food.

    http://metroprimesteak1.tru-m.com/

  • No cover charge
  • Share
  • Friday, June 22 9:00 pm – 11:55 pm
  • Jazz at the Wine Loft with Cleve Eaton & the Alabama All-Stars
  • The Wine Loft: 2200 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, USA (MAP)
  • Jazz with bass legend Cleve Eaton and his awesome group, The Alabama All-Stars. Repertoire of this fine group numbers over 1,600 songs and instrumental pieces. Cleve is a veteran of many notable musical ensembles, including The Count Basie Orchestra (17 years), The Ramsey Lewis Trio (10 years) and several of his own groups in various styles: jazz, funk, pop and R & B.

    Read about Cleve’s career at his website: www.clevelandeaton.com

    The Wine Loft offers great food and music in a beautiful, classy atmosphere.
  • No cover charge
  • 21+ or w/ adult
  • Share
  • Saturday, June 23 5:45 pm – 8:45 pm
  • (Private) Wedding Reception
  • Hoover Country Club: Hoover, AL, USA (MAP)
  • Ray Reach Trio
  • Share
  • Saturday, July 14 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm
  • (Private) Ray Reach Jazz Quartet plays Wedding Ceremony and Reception
  • Stillman College - Hay Center: Tuscaloosa, AL, USA (MAP)

  • Ray Reach Jazz Quartet plays Wedding Ceremony and Reception
  • Share
  • Sunday, July 22
  • W.C. Handy Music Festival - Florence, AL
  • The Shoals: Florence / Sheffield / Muscle Shoals Alabama: Florence, Alabama, USA (MAP)
  • Ray Reach has played at the W.C. Handy Music Festival every year since 2003, as a member of the W.C. Handy Jazz All-Stars.  The festival presents all kinds of music in over 300 events within a 10 day period.  For further information about the festival, go to the W.C. Handy Music Festival Official Website:

    http://www.wchandymusicfestival.org/index.html

  • Most events are free
  • Share
  • Monday, July 23
  • W.C. Handy Music Festival - Florence, AL
  • The Shoals: Florence / Sheffield / Muscle Shoals Alabama: Florence, Alabama, USA (MAP)
  • Ray Reach has played at the W.C. Handy Music Festival every year since 2003, as a member of the W.C. Handy Jazz All-Stars.  The festival presents all kinds of music in over 300 events within a 10 day period.  For further information about the festival, go to the W.C. Handy Music Festival Official Website:

    http://www.wchandymusicfestival.org/index.html

  • Most events are free
  • Share
  • Tuesday, July 24
  • W.C. Handy Music Festival - Florence, AL
  • The Shoals: Florence / Sheffield / Muscle Shoals Alabama: Florence, Alabama, USA (MAP)
  • Ray Reach has played at the W.C. Handy Music Festival every year since 2003, as a member of the W.C. Handy Jazz All-Stars.  The festival presents all kinds of music in over 300 events within a 10 day period.  For further information about the festival, go to the W.C. Handy Music Festival Official Website:

    http://www.wchandymusicfestival.org/index.html

  • Most events are free
  • Share
  • Wednesday, July 25
  • W.C. Handy Music Festival - Florence, AL
  • The Shoals: Florence / Sheffield / Muscle Shoals Alabama: Florence, Alabama, USA (MAP)
  • Ray Reach has played at the W.C. Handy Music Festival every year since 2003, as a member of the W.C. Handy Jazz All-Stars.  The festival presents all kinds of music in over 300 events within a 10 day period.  For further information about the festival, go to the W.C. Handy Music Festival Official Website:

    http://www.wchandymusicfestival.org/index.html

  • Most events are free
  • Share
  • Thursday, July 26
  • W.C. Handy Music Festival - Florence, AL
  • The Shoals: Florence / Sheffield / Muscle Shoals Alabama: Florence, Alabama, USA (MAP)
  • Ray Reach has played at the W.C. Handy Music Festival every year since 2003, as a member of the W.C. Handy Jazz All-Stars.  The festival presents all kinds of music in over 300 events within a 10 day period.  For further information about the festival, go to the W.C. Handy Music Festival Official Website:

    http://www.wchandymusicfestival.org/index.html

  • Most events are free
  • Share
  • Friday, July 27
  • W.C. Handy Music Festival - Florence, AL
  • The Shoals: Florence / Sheffield / Muscle Shoals Alabama: Florence, Alabama, USA (MAP)
  • Ray Reach has played at the W.C. Handy Music Festival every year since 2003, as a member of the W.C. Handy Jazz All-Stars.  The festival presents all kinds of music in over 300 events within a 10 day period.  For further information about the festival, go to the W.C. Handy Music Festival Official Website:

    http://www.wchandymusicfestival.org/index.html

  • Most events are free
  • Share
  • Saturday, July 28
  • W.C. Handy Music Festival - Florence, AL
  • The Shoals: Florence / Sheffield / Muscle Shoals Alabama: Florence, Alabama, USA (MAP)
  • Ray Reach has played at the W.C. Handy Music Festival every year since 2003, as a member of the W.C. Handy Jazz All-Stars.  The festival presents all kinds of music in over 300 events within a 10 day period.  For further information about the festival, go to the W.C. Handy Music Festival Official Website:

    http://www.wchandymusicfestival.org/index.html

  • Most events are free
  • Share
  • Sunday, July 29
  • W.C. Handy Music Festival - Florence, AL
  • The Shoals: Florence / Sheffield / Muscle Shoals Alabama: Florence, Alabama, USA (MAP)
  • Ray Reach has played at the W.C. Handy Music Festival every year since 2003, as a member of the W.C. Handy Jazz All-Stars.  The festival presents all kinds of music in over 300 events within a 10 day period.  For further information about the festival, go to the W.C. Handy Music Festival Official Website:

    http://www.wchandymusicfestival.org/index.html

  • Most events are free
  • Share
  • Monday, July 30
  • W.C. Handy Music Festival - Florence, AL
  • The Shoals: Florence / Sheffield / Muscle Shoals Alabama: Florence, Alabama, USA (MAP)
  • Ray Reach has played at the W.C. Handy Music Festival every year since 2003, as a member of the W.C. Handy Jazz All-Stars.  The festival presents all kinds of music in over 300 events within a 10 day period.  For further information about the festival, go to the W.C. Handy Music Festival Official Website:

    http://www.wchandymusicfestival.org/index.html

  • Most events are free
  • Share
  • Friday, November 2 7:00 pm
  • Duo: Ray Reach and Chris Wendle at Local Color Restaurant, Springville, Alabama
  • Local Color Restaurant: Springville, AL, USA (MAP)
  • Jazz by Ray Reach and Chris Wendle at Local Color Restaurant, Springville, AL

    http://www.localcolorcafe.com/
  • $10.00 cover charge
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Previous events

  • Thursday, May 17 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
  • Jazz and the best of pop music at MetroPrime Steakhouse
  • MetroPrime Steakhouse: 1035 20th Street South, Birmingham, AL, USA (MAP)

  • Ray Reach plays and sings songs from the Great American Songbook. Great atmosphere and great food.

    http://metroprimesteak1.tru-m.com/
  • No cover charge
  • Sunday, May 13 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
  • (Private) Ray Reach Trio plays Graduation Party at The Wine Loft
  • The Wine Loft: 2200 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, USA (MAP)
  • Graduation Party featuring Ray Reach Trio plus karaoke on breaks by Johnny Click.

    Click here to go to the Wine Loft website
    .
  • 21+
  • Saturday, May 12 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
  • Jazz and the best of pop music at MetroPrime Steakhouse
  • MetroPrime Steakhouse: 1035 20th Street South, Birmingham, AL, USA (MAP)

  • Ray Reach plays and sings songs from the Great American Songbook. Great atmosphere and great food.

    http://metroprimesteak1.tru-m.com/
  • No cover charge
  • Friday, May 11 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
  • Jazz and the best of pop music at MetroPrime Steakhouse
  • MetroPrime Steakhouse: 1035 20th Street South, Birmingham, AL, USA (MAP)

  • Ray Reach plays and sings songs from the Great American Songbook. Great atmosphere and great food.

    http://metroprimesteak1.tru-m.com/
  • No cover charge
  • Friday, May 11 7:00 pm
  • (Private) Ray Reach Jazz Quartet plays Wedding Ceremony and Reception
  • Stillman College - Hay Center: Tuscaloosa, AL, USA (MAP)

  • The Ray Reach Jazz Quartet plays both wedding ceremony and wedding Reception at Stillman College Hay Center, Tuscaloosa, AL

    http://www.stillman.edu/
  • Saturday, May 5 7:00 pm
  • Jazz and the best of pop music at MetroPrime Steakhouse
  • MetroPrime Steakhouse: 1035 20th Street South, Birmingham, AL, USA (MAP)


  • No cover charge
  • Saturday, April 28 7:30 pm – 11:30 pm
  • (Private) Wedding reception at St Francis Xavier Catholic Church
  • St Francis Xavier Catholic Church: 2 Xavier Circle, Birmingham, AL, USA (MAP)
  • Wedding reception with 6-piece band
  • Saturday, April 21 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
  • Jazz and the best of pop music at MetroPrime Steakhouse
  • MetroPrime Steakhouse: 1035 20th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205, USA (MAP)

  • Jazz by Ray Reach at Birmingham's only prime steakhouse.

    http://www.metroprimesteak.com/
  • No cover charge
  • Saturday, April 21 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
  • MetroPrime Steakhouse
  • 1035 20th Street South, Birmingham, AL, USA (MAP)

  • Ray Reach plays and sings songs from the Great American Songbook. Great atmosphere and great food.

    http://metroprimesteak1.tru-m.com/
  • No cover charge
  • Thursday, April 19 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
  • Jazz and the best of pop music at MetroPrime Steakhouse
  • MetroPrime Steakhouse: 1035 20th Street South, Birmingham, AL, USA (MAP)

  • Ray Reach plays and sings songs from the Great American Songbook.  Great atmosphere and great food.

    http://metroprimesteak1.tru-m.com/

  • No cover charge
  • Saturday, April 14 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
  • (Private) Ray Reach Quartet - Jazz Brunch in Tunica, Mississippi
  • Gold Strike Casino Resort: 1010 Casino Center Drive, Tunica ResortsMS 38664, MS 38664, USA (MAP)
  • Private Event:  Ray Reach Quartet plays for a Jazz Brunch for members of the Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica, Mississippi.

    http://www.goldstrikemississippi.com/entertainment/
  • 21+ or w/ adult
  • Friday, April 13 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm
  • (Private) Happy Hour at St. Martin's In The Pines
  • St. Martin's In The Pines - Assisted Living: Birmingham, AL, USA (MAP)
  • Happy Hour with Tena Wilson.
  • Tuesday, April 10 5:30 pm
  • (Private) Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame Student All-Stars play Boys and Girls Club Fundraiser
  • Sheraton Hotel Birmingham: 2101 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL, USA (MAP)
  • Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame Student All-Star Combo plays for annual fundraiser for the A.G. Gaston Boys and Girls Club.
  • Sunday, April 8 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
  • CHANGED FROM APRIL 1, 2012: Jazz Brunch at Oscar's at the Birmingham Art Museum
  • Oscar's Restaurant at the Birmingham Museum of Art: 2000 8th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, USA (MAP)
  • Jazz Brunch with music by Ray Reach.
  • Saturday, April 7 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
  • Jazz at MetroPrime Steakhouse
  • MetroPrime Steakhouse: 1035 20th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205, USA (MAP)
  • Jazz by Ray Reach at Birmningham's only prime steakhouse.
  • No cover charge
  • Friday, April 6 9:00 pm – 11:55 pm
  • Jazz at the Wine Loft with Cleve Eaton
  • The Wine Loft: 2200 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, USA (MAP)
  • Jazz with Cleve Eaton.
  • No cover charge.
  • 21+ or w/ adult
  • Friday, March 30 – Saturday, March 31 9:00 pm – 12:00 am
  • Jazz at the Wine Loft with Cleve Eaton
  • The Wine Loft: 2200 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, USA (MAP)
  • Jazz with Cleve Eaton
  • No cover charge
  • 21+ or w/ adult
  • Saturday, March 24 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
  • (Private) party in Vestavia
  • Friday, March 23 – Saturday, March 24 9:00 pm – 12:00 am
  • Jazz at the Wine Loft with Cleve Eaton
  • The Wine Loft: 2200 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, USA (MAP)
  • jazz with Cleve Eaton
  • No cover charge
  • 21+ or w/ adult
  • Wednesday, March 21 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
  • Ray Reach CONTEMPORARY JAZZ TRIO at Ona's Music Room
  • Ona's Music Room: 2801 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL, USA (MAP)
  • Ray Reach returns to his Contemporary Jazz roots, playing the music of Chick Corea, Al Jarreau, Grover Washington, Jr., Herbie Hancock, The Crusaders, Stevie Wonder and others.

    Many of you may remember Ray's bands at such places as The Courtyard, Martin's, Gatsby's and The Lion's Den. Come out and hear Ray with his brand new trio performing these tunes along with a host of brand new Contemporary Jazz arrangements.

    Also, Ray invites any and all jazz players to come out and jam!
  • No cover charge
  • 21+ or w/ adult
  • Saturday, March 17 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
  • (Private) Wedding at Workplay
  • Workplay: Birmingham, AL, USA (MAP)
  • Friday, March 16 – Saturday, March 17 9:00 pm – 12:00 am
  • Jazz at the Wine Loft with Cleve Eaton
  • The Wine Loft: 2200 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, USA (MAP)
  • Jazz with Cleve Eaton
  • No cover charge
  • 21+ or w/ adult
  • Monday, March 12 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
  • (Private) Concert at Clay Senior Center
  • Clay Senior Center: Clay, AL, USA (MAP)
  • Friday, March 9 – Saturday, March 10 9:00 pm – 12:00 am
  • Jazz at the Wine Loft with Cleve Eaton
  • The Wine Loft: 2200 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, USA (MAP)
  • Jazz with Cleve Eaton
  • No cover charge
  • 21+ or w/ adult
  • Friday, March 9 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
  • Concert at Kirkwood by The River
  • Kirkwood By The River: Birmingham, AL, USA (MAP)
  • Concert at Kirkwood By The River.
  • Free
  • Friday, March 2 – Saturday, March 3 9:00 pm – 12:00 am
  • Jazz at the Wine Loft with Cleve Eaton
  • The Wine Loft: 2200 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, USA (MAP)
  • Jazz with Cleve Eaton and the Alabama All-Stars
  • No cover charge
  • 21+ or w/ adult
  • Friday, February 24 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
  • (Private) Party in Cullman
  • Private Home: Cullman, AL, USA (MAP)
  • Tuesday, February 21 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm
  • (Private) Mardi Gras Party at St. Martin's In the Pines
  • St. Martin's In The Pines - Assisted Living: Birmingham, Alabama (MAP)
  • Sunday, February 19 10:00 pm – 11:00 pm
  • Jazz Eucharist at St. Mark's Episcopal with the Ray Reach Trio
  • St. Mark's Episcopal Church: 228 Dennison Avenue Southwest, Birmingham, AL, USA (MAP)
  • Jazz Eucharist at St. Mark's Episcopal with the Ray Reach Trio
  • Friday, February 17 – Saturday, February 18 10:00 pm – 2:00 am
  • Jazz at the Wine Loft with Cleve Eaton
  • The Wine Loft: 2200 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama (MAP)
  • Great jazz in an attractive, comfortable atmosphere with Cleve Eaton on bass.
  • No cover charge.
  • 21+
  • Friday, February 17 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm
  • (Private Event) at Mountain Brook Club
  • Mountain Brook Club: Birmingham, AL, USA (MAP)
  • Tuesday, February 14 7:00 pm
  • Valentine Dinner at Oscar's Restaurant at the Birmingham Muesum of Art
  • Oscar's Restaurant at the Birmingham Museum of Art: 2000 8th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama, USA (MAP)
  • Music by Ray Reach Trio.
  • Call
  • Tuesday, February 14 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  • (Private) Valentine's Concert at Greenbriar
  • Greenbriar Retirement Home: Birmingham, AL, USA (MAP)
  • Sunday, February 12 7:00 pm
  • (Private) Valentine's Dinner at St. John's Evangelical Church
  • St. John's Evangelical Church: Cullman, AL (MAP)
  • Friday, February 10 – Saturday, February 11 9:00 pm – 1:00 am
  • Jazz at the Wine Loft with Cleve Eaton
  • The Wine Loft: 2200 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama (MAP)
  • Great jazz in an attractive, comfortable atmosphere with Cleve Eaton on bass.
  • No cover charge.
  • 21+
  • Sunday, February 5 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
  • Jazz Brunch at Oscar's at the Birmingham Art Museum
  • Oscar's Restaurant at the Birmingham Museum of Art: 2000 8th Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama, USA (MAP)
  • Jazz Brunch with music by Ray Reach
  • Friday, February 3 7:00 pm
  • Sucarnochee Revue Radio Show at the Temple Theater, Meridian, MS, with vocal group Ladies' Night Out
  • Temple Theater Meridian Mississippi: 2320 8th Street, Meridian, MS, USA (MAP)
  • A great nationally syndicated radio show.
  • (Buy tickets)
  • Thursday, February 2 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
  • (Private) Acme Awards at The Club - Music by Ray Reach
  • The Club: Birmingham, AL, USA (MAP)
  • Friday, January 27 – Saturday, January 28 9:00 pm – 1:00 am
  • Jazz at the Wine Loft with Cleve Eaton
  • The Wine Loft: 2200 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama, USA (MAP)
  • Great jazz in an attractive, comfortable atmosphere with Cleve Eaton on bass.
  • No cover charge.
  • 21+
  • Thursday, January 26 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
  • Ray Reach CONTEMPORARY JAZZ TRIO at Ona's Music Room
  • Ona's Music Room: 2801 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233-2811, USA (MAP)
  • Ray Reach returns to his Contemporary Jazz roots, playing the music of Chick Corea, Al Jarreau, Grover Washington, Jr., Herbie Hancock, The Crusaders, Stevie Wonder and others.

    Many of you may remember Ray's bands at such places as The Courtyard, Martin's, Gatsby's and The Lion's Den. Come out and hear Ray with his brand new trio performing these tunes along with a host of brand new Contemporary Jazz arrangements!

    Also, Ray invites any and all jazz players to come out and jam!

  • No cover charge.
  • 21+ or w/ adult
  • Thursday, January 26 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
  • (Private) Solo - Concert at Brookdale Senior Living
  • Solo - Concert at Brookdale Senior Living
  • Thursday, January 26 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
  • (Private) Solo - Concert at Brookdale Senior Living
  • Solo - Concert at Brookdale Senior Living
  • Thursday, January 26 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
  • (Private) Solo - Concert at Brookdale Assisted Living
  • Concert at Brookdale Senior living - Assisted Living
  • Saturday, January 21 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
  • Duo: Ray Reach and Chris Wendle at Local Color Restaurant, Springville, Alabama
  • Local Color Restaurant: 5811 US Highway 11, Springville, AL 35146-3228, USA (MAP)
  • Great little cafe which features the best in music.
  • $10.00 (Buy tickets)
  • Friday, January 20 – Saturday, January 21 9:00 pm – 1:00 am
  • Jazz at the Wine Loft with Cleve Eaton
  • The Wine Loft: 2200 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203 (MAP)
  • Great jazz in an attractive, comfortable atmosphere with Cleve Eaton on bass.
  • No cover charge.
  • 21+
  • Friday, January 20 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
  • (Private) Dinner at Greenbriar
  • Greenbriar: Birmingham, Alabama (MAP)
  • Sunday, January 15 10:00 am – 11:00 am
  • Jazz Eucharist at St. Mark's Episcopal with the Ray Reach Trio
  • St. Mark's Episcopal Church: 228 Dennison Avenue Southwest, Birmingham, AL 35211-3803, USA (MAP)
  • Jazz Eucharist at St. Mark's Episcopal, with the Ray Reach Trio
  • Free
  • Sunday, January 8 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
  • Ray Reach at Oscar's (at the B'ham Art Museum)
  • Oscar's restaurant at the B'ham Museum of Art: 2000 8th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, USA (MAP)
  • Excellent brunch buffet, with great jazz by Ray Reach.
  • No cover charge.
  • Saturday, December 31, 2011 – Sunday, January 1, 2012 8:00 pm – 12:00 am
  • (Private) Ray Reach Sextet - 85th Birthday Party at Temple Emanu-El, Birmingham
  • Temple Emanu-el Birmingham: Birmingham, AL, USA (MAP)
  • Thursday, December 29, 2011 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm
  • “New Year’s Eve Eve” party at St. Martin’s In The Pines Assisted Living – with Maggie Glass
  • St. Martin's In The Pines - Assisted Living: Birmingham, AL, USA (MAP)
  • Wednesday, December 28, 2011 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
  • Ray Reach CONTEMPORARY JAZZ TRIO at Ona's Music Room
  • Ona's Music Room: 2801 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233-2811, USA (MAP)

  • Ray Reach returns to his Contemporary Jazz roots, playing the music of Chick Corea, Al Jarreau, Grover Washington, Jr., Herbie Hancock, The Crusaders, Stevie Wonder and others.

    Many of you may remember Ray's bands at such places as The Courtyard, Martin's, Gatsby's and The Lion's Den. Come out and hear Ray with his brand new trio performing these tunes along with a host of brand new Contemporary Jazz arrangements, PLUS SOME GREAT NEW HOLIDAY MUSIC ARRANGEMENTS (not the same old tired stuff)!!

    Also, Ray invites any and all jazz players to come out and jam!


  • (Buy tickets)
  • Thursday, December 22, 2011 2:00 pm
  • Solo - Concert at Brookdale Senior Living
  • Solo - Brookdale Senior Living: Birmingham, AL, USA (MAP)
  • Wednesday, December 21, 2011 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
  • (Private) Ray Reach Trio - 50th Wedding Anniversary Party at Birmingham Country Club
  • Birmingham Country Club: Birmingham, Alabama, USA (MAP)
  • Sunday, December 18, 2011 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
  • Holiday Jazz Brunch at Oscar's at the Museum
  • Oscar's Restaurant at the Birmingham Museum of Art: Birmingham, Alabama, USA (MAP)
  • Come out and enjoy a fabulous brunch buffet, accompanied by Holiday Jazz by Ray Reach!
  • Saturday, December 17, 2011 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
  • Christmas Party at the Wine Loft with Cleve Eaton
  • The Wine Loft: Birmingham, AL (MAP)
  • (Buy tickets)
  • 21+ or w/ adult
  • Thursday, December 15, 2011 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
  • (Private) Dinner / Dance, Sheraton Hotel with Cleve Eaton
  • Sheraton Hotel: Birmingham, Alabama, USA (MAP)
  • Sunday, December 11, 2011 2:00 pm
  • Christmas Concert with the CLOUD 9 ORCHESTRA at the Carver Theater
  • Carver Theater for the Performing Arts: 1631 Fourth Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, USA (MAP)

  • A note from Ray Reach: On December 10 (7pm) and December 11(2pm), I'm playing a wonderful Christmas Concert with the Cloud 9 Orchestra, directed by my friend Scooter Ward. It will be a fun and heart-warming family show! Hope to see you there!
  • (Buy tickets)
  • Saturday, December 10, 2011 7:00 pm
  • Christmas Concert with the CLOUD 9 ORCHESTRA at the Carver Theater
  • Carver Theater for the Performing Arts: 1631 Fourth Avenue North, Birmingham, AL, USA (MAP)

  • A note from Ray Reach:  On December 10 (7pm) and December 11(2pm), I'm playing a wonderful Christmas Concert with the Cloud 9 Orchestra, directed by my friend Scooter Ward. It will be a fun and heart-warming family show! Hope to see you there!
  • (Buy tickets)
  • Thursday, December 8, 2011 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
  • Ray Reach CONTEMPORARY JAZZ TRIO at Ona's Music Room
  • Ona's Music Room: 2801 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233-2811, USA (MAP)

  • Ray Reach returns to his Contemporary Jazz roots, playing the music of Chick Corea, Al Jarreau, Grover Washington, Jr., Herbie Hancock, The Crusaders, Stevie Wonder and others.

    Many of you may remember Ray's bands at such places as The Courtyard, Martin's, Gatsby's and The Lion's Den. Come out and hear Ray with his brand new trio performing these tunes along with a host of brand new Contemporary Jazz arrangements, PLUS SOME GREAT NEW HOLIDAY MUSIC ARRANGEMENTS (not the same old tired stuff)!!

    Also, Ray invites any and all jazz players to come out and jam!

  • No cover charge. (Buy tickets)
  • 21+ or w/ adult
  • Tuesday, December 6, 2011 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
  • Ray Reach Quartet - Campuswide Christmas Party at Birmingham-Southern College
  • Student Center Birmingham-Southern College: Birmingham, Alabama (MAP)
  • Sunday, December 4, 2011 4:00 pm
  • Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame Student All-Stars - Annual Holiday Concert - Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame
  • Carver Theater / Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame: 1631 Fourth Avenue North, Birmingham, Al 35203, USA (MAP)
  • Free
  • Sunday, December 4, 2011 2:00 pm
  • Ray Reach Quartet - Christmas Party at St. Martin's In The Pines
  • St. Martin's In The Pines - Assisted Living : Birmingham, Alabama (MAP)
  • Friday, December 2, 2011 7:00 pm
  • Dueling pianos with Brian Less - Corporate Christmas Party at Park Lane
  • Park Lane Event Facility: Birmingham, Alabama (MAP)
  • Private event.
  • Friday, December 2, 2011 10:45 am
  • Ray Reach Trio - Concert / Luncheon for UAB MedWest
  • Must be a member of UAB MedWest to attend.
  • Sunday, November 27, 2011 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
  • Jazz Brunch at Ore Restaurant with Cleve Eaton
  • Ore Restaurant: 1115 Dunston Avenue, Birmingham, Alabama, 35213 (MAP)
  • Great jazz and gourmet food!
  • Thursday, November 24, 2011 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
  • Solo - Thanksgiving Brunch at Mountain Brook Club
  • Mountain Brook Club: Mountain Brook, Alabama (MAP)
  • Private club event.
  • Friday, November 18, 2011 2:30 pm
  • Concert at Kirkwood by The River
  • Kirkwood By The River: Birmingham, Alabama (MAP)
  • Private event.
More Previous Events



FEBRUARY 2011

February 9, 2011, 3:00pm - Wine and Cheese Tasting at Greenbriar

February 11, 2011, 7:30 to 1030pm - Ray Reach Trio at Wine'd Down

February 12, 2011, 11:45am to 3:00pm - Ray Reach Trio - Jazz Brunch Wedding Reception, Brewton, Alabama

February 12, 2011, 6:30pm to 9:30pm - Ray Reach Trio - Valentine's Dinner at The Summit Club

February 14, 2011, 3:45pm - Ray Reach Duo - Valentine's Concert at St. Martin's In The Pines, Birmingham, Alabama

February 14, 2011, 6:30 to 9:30pm
- Ray Reach Trio - Valentine's Dinner at Old Overton Club, Birmingham, Alabama

February 16, 2011, 12:00 to 1:00pm - Jazz with Cleve Eaton at the Pell City Library

February 25, 2011, 7:00pm - Concert with Lou Marini in Monroe, Louisiana for the Louisiana Bandmaster's Association


MARCH 2011

March 4, 2011 - Wedding reception at St. Mark the Evangelist Church, Birmingham, AL

March 11, 2011
- Concert at Kirkwood By The River, Birmingham, AL

March 5, 2011 - Wedding reception, Park Lane, Mountain Brook, AL

March 8, 2011 - Mardi Gras party, St. Martin's In The Pines, Birmingham, AL

March 12, 2011 - Wedding reception, Musgrove Country Club, Jasper, AL

March 18, 2011
- Wedding reception, Tutweiler Hotel, Birmingham, AL

March 19, 2011 - Ray Reach Trio at Wine'd Down Wine Shop, Birmingham, AL


APRIL 2011

April 8, 2011 - Ray Reach Trio at Wine'd Down Wine Shop, Birmingham, AL

April 16, 2011 - 7pm - South Jackson Civic Center, Tullahoma, TN, with Kathy Kosins

April 19, 2011 - 7pm - Martin Methodist College, Pulaski, TN with Kathy Kosins

April 28, 2011 - Cafe Iz, Birmingham, AL, with Cleve Eaton

April 30, 2011
- 7pm - Marty's, Birmingham, AL, with Ladies' Night Out


MAY 2011

May 1, 2011 - 2:30pm - Hoover Belles Reception, Wynfrey Hotel

May 6, 2011 - 7pm - Vulcal Park, with Cleve Eaton

May 13, 2011 - Private party with Cleve Eaton

May 15, 2011 - 5:30pm - Wine Auction for MS Society, Birmingham Country Club

May 19, 2011 - 6pm - Corporate party for SuccessEHS at Wynfrey Hotel, Birmingham, AL

May 20, 2011 - Concert at Kirkwood By The River, Birmingham, AL

May 21, 2011 - 6:30pm - Wedding reception at Architectural Heritage Building, Birmingham, AL, with Cleve Eaton

Mayl 21, 2011
- 7:30pm - Ray Reach Trio at Wine'd Down Wine Shop, Birmingham, AL


JUNE 2011

June 10, 2011 - 3:45pm - St. Martin's In The Pines

June 11, 2011 - 12 noon - Wedding reception / luncheon at Birmingham Country Club

June 11, 2011 - 7pm - Wedding reception at Stone's Throw Restaurant, Birmingham, AL

June 17, 2011 - 7:30pm - Ray Reach Trio at Wine'd Down Wine Shop, Birmingham, AL


JULY 2011

July 14, 2011 - 7pm - Cafe De Paris, Birmingham, AL

July 16, 2011 - 6:30pm - Wedding reception at Hill Center, Alabama Theater, Birmingham, AL

July 23, 2011 - 6:30pm - Triennial Banquet Fundraiser for Talledega College with The Ray Reach Band, The Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame Student All-Star Band (directed by Ray Reach) and special guest flutist, Kim Scott (http://kimscottmusic.com/)

July 24 thru July 30, 2011 - W.C. Handy Music Festival, Florence, AL (See Ray's complete Handy Festival schedule, below.)

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RAY REACH'S HANDY FESTIVAL SCHEDULE (This schedule is subject to changes and additions.)

July 24 through July 31, 2011 - RAY REACH will be appearing at the W.C. Handy Music
Festival in Florence / Sheffield / Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Click here to read the entire
2011 Handy Event Schedule. Ray Reach's personal appearance schedule is listed below:


Sun 7/24 - 11a-2p Lunch - Robert Trent Jones Golf Course, Muscle Shoals - With Tim Goodwin, Chuck Redd

Mon 7/25 - 11a-1p - Florence Public Library - With Tim Goodwin, Howard Lamb, Mel Deal, Sonny Harris

Mon 7/25 - 6:15-7:45p - Listening Room - Robert Dickson, Howard Lamb, Chuck Redd, Mel Deal

Tue 7/26 - 11a-2p - Lunch at Rosie’s Cantina, Florence, AL - With Robert Dickson, Bill Goodwin, Ken Watters

Tue 7/26 - 7-10p - Handy Night @ Legends - with Ike Harris, Sue Matthews

Wed 7/27 - 2p - Jazz Melodies: Mitchell Hollingsworth Retirement Home - With Tim Goodwin, Sue Matthews

Thur 7/28 - 11a-noon - Handy’s on the Plaza - With Robert Dickson. Sonny Harris, Tom Wolfe, Howard Lamb

Thur 7/28 - 6-9 p - Handy Night @ Dale’s - With Tim, Sonny, Karen

Fri 7/29 - 6-6:30p - Riverside: McFarland Park - With Tim Goodwin, Sonny Harris, Tom Wolfe, Howard Lamb, Gary Wheat

Sat 7/30 - Noon -1:30p - Listening Room - With Devere Pride, Mark, Mel Deal

Sat 7/30 - 9pm - Jazz Jam at Ricatoni’s Restaurant, Florence, AL - With all the Handy Festival Jazz All-Stars

Sun 7/31 - 11am-2p - Lunch at Turtle Point Country Club - With Devere Pride, Ken Watters, Mark, Gary Wheat

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AUGUST 2011

August 13, 2011 - Reception / Dance for Kiwanis International, Andalusia, AL, with Maggie Blue

August 21, 2011 - 3pm - Jazz at the Pell City Library

August 21, 2011 - 6:30pm - Wedding reception at American Village, Montevallo, AL

August 26, 2011 - 2:30pm - Kirkwood By The River



SEPTEMBER 2011

September 10, 2011 - 9pm - BAMA Theater, Tuscaloosa, AL, with Cleveland Eaton

September 24, 2011 - 2pm - Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame Student All-Star Band plays Main Stage at the Taste Of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival, Birmingham, Alabama

September 24, 2011 - 5pm - Taste Of 4th Avenue Jazz Festival, Birmingham, Alabama with Cleve Eaton and the Alabama All-Stars

September 25, 2011 - 11:00am to 2:00pm - Jazz Brunch at Greystone Country Club


OCTOBER 2011

October 1, 2011 - 7 to 10pm - Marty's, with Ladies Night Out

October 2, 2011 - 11am to 2pm - Sunday Brunch at Oscar's Restaurant in the Birmingham Museum of Art

October 7, 2011 - 2:00 to 3:00pm - Episcopal Place

October 7, 2011 - 3:45 to 4:45 - St. Martin's In The Pines

October 8, 2011 - 12:30 to 3:30pm - Ray Reach Trio (Ray Reach on piano / vocal, Dave Amaral on sax, clarinet and flute and Chris Wendle on string bass).  Private event at Birmingham Country Club

October 11, 2011
- 5:30 to 7:30pm - Ray Reach Trio - Kathy G's at B'ham Botanical Gardens for Auntie Litter, Inc

October 15, 2011 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm - Concert for the Leeds Arts Council with Cleve Eaton and the Alabama All-Stars

October 26, 2011 - 8:00pm to 10:30pm - Ray Reach Trio - Ona's Music Room


NOVEMBER 2011

November 3, 2011 - 9am - Lecture / Concert for New Horizons, UAB

November 5, 2011 - 12:00 noon - Concert at the Moss Rock Festival with the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame Student All-Star Band

November 6, 2011 - 11am to 2pm - Sunday Brunch at Oscar's Restaurant in the Birmingham Museum of Art

November 8, 2011 - 7pm - Evening of Jazz at Wallace State Community College, Hanceville, Alabama

November 9, 2011 - 8:00pm to 10:30pm - Ray Reach Trio - Ona's Music Room

November 12, 2011 - 7pm - Wedding reception, Vestavia Country Club, Birmingham, AL



 

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