Raymond Premru Musical artist

Raymond Eugene ("Ray") Premru (June 6, 1934 – May 8, 1998) was an American trombonist, composer, and music teacher, who was based for most of his career in London, England. His work on the bass trombone was widely admired, and is preserved on innumerable recordings in diverse genres; his teaching influenced many leading trombonists; and his compositions were performed by leading orchestras and ensembles throughout the United States and Great Britain, contributing significantly, in particular, to the repertoire for brass instruments.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)Premru Ray
Birth dateJune 06, 1934
Birth place
Elmira New York , United States , New York
Date of deathMay 08, 1998
Place of death
Cleveland , United States

Search

Musical artist

associated musical artist
Oberlin Conservatory of Music
Philharmonia Orchestra
Philip Jones Brass Ensemble
BackgroundNon vocal instrumentalist
genre
Jazz
instrument
Trombone

Topical connections

Bennie GreenMusical artist
Barry RogersMusical artist

Raymond Premru on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.britishtrombonesociety.org/archived-articles/ray-premru-an-appreciation.html
  2. http://www.clevelandartsprize.org/music_1997.htm
  3. http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4158/is_19980617/ai_n14151548
  4. http://www.jazzprofessional.com/interviews/lamb%20premru%20interview.htm
  5. http://www.oberlin.edu/consrv/connews/current/premru.html
  6. http://www.oberlin.edu/wwwcomm/ats/atspast/ats0997/ats0997_arts1.html