Ray Spiegel Ensemble at The Falcon

Ray Spiegel (Tabla)
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Ray Spiegel is one of the leading foreign-born tabla players having studied for many years under the famous masters of percussion Ustad Alla Rakha and Ustad Zakir Hussain. He has performed and recorded with many of India’s greatest artists. Ray also studied vibraphone with jazz master Bobby Hutcherson in the early seventies and is an accomplished vibist in his own right. Ray’s performance and recording credits include The Grateful Dead, Patty Smyth, Diga Rhythm Band, Zakir Hussain and the Rhythm Experience, Gabrielle Roth, Bhagavan Das, Ravi Shankar, Bon Jovi, Danilo Perez, Najma, and Bill Cosby Television Productions. ...

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Ray Spiegel (Tabla)
www.simlahouse.com
Ray Spiegel is one of the leading foreign-born tabla players having studied for many years under the famous masters of percussion Ustad Alla Rakha and Ustad Zakir Hussain. He has performed and recorded with many of India’s greatest artists. Ray also studied vibraphone with jazz master Bobby Hutcherson in the early seventies and is an accomplished vibist in his own right. Ray’s performance and recording credits include The Grateful Dead, Patty Smyth, Diga Rhythm Band, Zakir Hussain and the Rhythm Experience, Gabrielle Roth, Bhagavan Das, Ravi Shankar, Bon Jovi, Danilo Perez, Najma, and Bill Cosby Television Productions.

Ira Coleman (Bass)
Ira Coleman has played with Dee Dee Bridgewater, Milt Jackson, Joanne Brackeen, Herbie Hancock and Tony Williams. He is proficient in West Indian and African musical styles and produced numerous projects around the world. Ira has recorded and toured with Sting. Ira has studied tabla with Ray Spiegel. They have collaborated on jazz and Indian music projects including the CD release “Sum and Kali” by the Ray Spiegel Ensemble

Tani Tabbal (Drums)
Tabbal was playing professionally at the age of fourteen and has developed into a master of percussion playing with numerous jazz and world music artists. His vast knowledge of drumming styles and techniques and wide dynamic range make Tani the perfect drummer for Indo-jazz fusion. He and Ray have developed a unique rapport through their experience in concerts, recordings and practice.

Mike DeMicco (guitar)
Mike DeMicco is a well known guitarist from the Hudson Valley, and internationally known as the guitarist in the Brubeck Brothers Quartet Mike has appeared and recorded with some of the biggest names in jazz, blues, and rock, such as Dave Brubeck, Warren Bernhardt, Jack DeJohnette, among many others.He has teamed up with the Ray Spiegel Ensemble to explore Indian raga modes, scales, and rhythms. Mike is known for his deft approach to accompanying and lightning fast runs in his amazing guitar solos.

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