Artist: Ray Barretto

Ray Barretto
Aliases
Ray Barretto & His Orchestra
Real name
Raymond Barretto
Born
April 29, 1929
Died
February 17, 2006
Country
United States
Comments
Born in New York City of Puerto Rican ancestry, Barretto played conga and was a bandleader. He played primarily salsa and Latin jazz.
Member of
Fania All Stars

Performances

Originals

Title down Performer Release date Covered by
1 Deeper Shade of Soul Ray Barretto 1968 Sampled by Urban Dance Squad

Covers

Title down Performer Release date Originally by
1 Autumn Leaves Ray Barretto April 1996 Yves Montand
2 Cotton Tail Ray Barretto January 11, 2000 Duke Ellington and His Famous Orchestra
3 From Russia with Love Ray Barretto January 1966 Matt Monro
4 Go Ray Barretto January 11, 2000 Wayne Shorter
5 Goldfinger Ray Barretto January 1966 Anthony Newley
6 I Mean You Ray Barretto January 11, 2000 Coleman Hawkins
7 In Your Own Sweet Way Ray Barretto April 1996 Dave Brubeck
8 Like Sonny Ray Barretto January 11, 2000 John Coltrane
9 Mister Kiss Kiss Bang Bang Ray Barretto January 1966 John Barry
10 More Ray Barretto & His Orchestra 1963
11 Off Minor Ray Barretto April 1996 Bud Powell Trio
12 Pastime Paradise Ray Barretto 1980 Stevie Wonder
13 Summertime (Guajira) Ray Barretto April 1996 Abbie Mitchell
14 The James Bond Theme Ray Barretto January 1966 John Barry
15 Tin Tin Deo Ray Barretto 1973 James Moody and His Bop Men
16 What's Going On Ray Barretto 1998 Marvin Gaye
17 When You Wish Upon a Star Ray Barretto April 1996 Cliff Edwards
18 Wipe Out Ray Barretto & His Orchestra 1963 The Surfaris

Songs written by

Original songs

Title down Written by Covered by
1 Deeper Shade of Soul Ray Barretto

Releases

Audio album

Title down Performer Release date Label
1 Acid Ray Barretto 1968 Fania
2 The Big Hits Latin Style Ray Barretto & His Orchestra 1963 Tico
3 La cuna Ray Barretto 1980 CTI
4 My Summertime Ray Barretto April 1996 Blue Note
5 Portraits in Jazz and Clave Ray Barretto January 11, 2000 RCA Victor
6 Señor 007 Ray Barretto January 1966 United Artists
7 Together Ray Barretto 1973 Fania

Performances also appear on

Title down Performer Release date Label
1 Blue Note Salutes Motown various artists 1998 Blue Note

Forum topics

Topic Board Started by Replies Last message down
1 A Deeper Shade Of Soul Add songs El Barto 1 2004-12-29 14:18:16 GMT by Bastien
2 The Shadow of Your Smile cover by Ray Barretto Add songs Limbabwe 0 2012-04-28 00:40:58 GMT by Limbabwe
3 Artist: Ray Barretto (Bastien) Report Errors Limbabwe 1 2012-05-24 23:01:08 GMT by tsk

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