Ray Anthony

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Conn100HGuy
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by Conn100HGuy »

One of my favorites, Ray Anthony, turns 104 today. Let's all wish him a healthy, happy birthday!
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JohnL
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by JohnL »

I heard him and his band live several times back when Disneyland used to bring in big bands during the summer. Good times.

I hope he's doing well.
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by Wilktone »

The big band I founded and still play with performed Mr. Anthony's Boogie last Sunday. Since I give announcements during our shows I save my notes so that I don't have to look up info the next time we play the chart. When I saw from my notes that he was about to turn 100 four years ago I looked him up and was pleasantly surprised to see he is still around.

I believe he is the last surviving member of the Glenn Miller Orchestra from when Miller was still alive.

Dave
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by Conn100HGuy »

Over the years, I've only found a handful of his charts for sale. We have 3 Dream Dancing medleys in our library, but full arrangements from his book are virtually impossible to find.
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AndrewMeronek
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by AndrewMeronek »

Not to be confused with Ray Anderson . . .
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boneapart
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by boneapart »

[quote="Conn100HGuy"]Over the years, I've only found a handful of his charts for sale. We have 3 Dream Dancing medleys in our library, but full arrangements from his book are virtually impossible to find.[/quote]

If you mean charts that are officially published and still in print, I agree that there are only a few to be found. But I have about 30 and can find perhaps another 30. Looking for something in particular? Want a list?
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Conn100HGuy
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by Conn100HGuy »

Yes - I'd like to get your list. Thanks!
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boneapart
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by boneapart »

Sent you a personal message concerning the list of available Ray Anthony charts.