Title: Ray's Way
Label: Origin Records
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS

New York drummer Ray Levier brings together some of the worlds most creative jazz voices for his debut recording as a leader. With guitarists Mike Stern and John Abercrombie, saxophonist Dave Binney, vibist Joe Locke, and Francois Moutin on bass, among others, LeVier has produced a stirring and cohesive album of original music. From the hard-hitting grooves on several of Mike Stern's contributions to the flowing and fresh reading of John Abercrombie's classic "Ralph's Piano Waltz," "Ray's Way" stands as an inspired introduction to a gifted composer, drummer and producer. Besides his freelance work, LeVier has recorded and toured for over ten years with the eclectic and powerful singer/songwriter KJ Denhert.

Tracks:
1.1 Ray's Way [5:35]
1.2 Manahatta [4:05]
1.3 You Never Know [9:25]
1.4 Song for Nury [5:51]
1.5 Blues in the Closet [8:05]
1.6 Bait Tone Blues [8:24]
1.7 Ralph's Piano Waltz [7:24]
1.8 Echoing [5:47]
1.9 Wing and a Prayer [7:27]