A lifelong New Yorker, pianist Ray Gallon has been a mainstay on the jazz scene for over three decades, with a resumé that includes touring and recording with many legendary jazz masters, including Ron Carter, Art Farmer, Lionel Hampton/Dizzy Gillespie, Jon Hendricks, and Sheila Jordan. Rooted in bebop and blues, Ray’s expressive, swingin’ playing melds old and new into a fresh, original style.

Ray’s 2023 trio album “Grand Company” features the illustrious rhythm section of Maestro Ron Carter and Lewis Nash. Recorded at the iconic Van Gelder Studio, the album showcases a mix of Ray's distinctive original compositions along with his fresh perspectives on several classic standards. Bill Charlap, in his liner notes, calls the album “a milestone”. 

Ray’s 2021 trio album, “Make Your Move”, was greeted with unanimous critical acclaim and features the stellar rhythm section of David Wong and Kenny Washington. 

Both of these albums are available through Cellar Live via Bandcamp and are also available for streaming on all platforms.

Ray lives in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan. He teaches jazz at City College of New York in Harlem, performs frequently in New York City, and tours internationally several times a year.

Date Event Location
Ray Gallon Duo w Caleb Tobacman Arturo's, NYC Arturo's, NYC
Ray Gallon Trio w Joey Ranieri, Finn Wiest Café Ornithology , Brooklyn Café Ornithology , Brooklyn
Ray Gallon Trio Little Branch, NYC Little Branch, NYC
Jimmy Lategano Quartet w Finn Wiest Arturo's, NYC Arturo's, NYC
Jimmy Lategano Trio Arturo's, NYC Arturo's, NYC
Ray Gallon Trio Django, NYC Django, NYC
Angela Verbrugge Duo The Attic Bar & Stage, Calgary, AB The Attic Bar & Stage, Calgary, AB
Angela Verbrugge Trio Central Okanagan United Church, Kelowna, BC Central Okanagan United Church, Kelowna, BC
Ray Gallon, New York City Jazz Pianist Jazz Bistro, Toronto, ON Jazz Bistro, Toronto, ON
Ray Gallon Duo w Mike Downes Hirut, Toronto, ON Hirut, Toronto, ON
Angela Verbrugge Duo The Robo Lounge, Ottawa, ON The Robo Lounge, Ottawa, ON
Angela Verbrugge Duo Hotel Wolfe Island, Wolfe Island, ON Hotel Wolfe Island, Wolfe Island, ON
Angela Verbrugge Quartet The Jazz Room, Waterloo, ON The Jazz Room, Waterloo, ON
Ray Gallon Trio w Peter Washington, Kenny, Washington Mezzrow, NYC Mezzrow, NYC
Ray Gallon Trio Midnight Blue, NYC Midnight Blue, NYC
Ben Barnett Quartet w Clovis Nicolas Ornithology , Brooklyn Ornithology , Brooklyn
Pat O’Leary Duo Arturo's, NYC Arturo's, NYC
Jimmy Lategano Trio w Pat O’Leary Arturo's, NYC Arturo's, NYC
Ray Gallon Trio Little Branch, NYC Little Branch, NYC
Tad Shull Trio Café Ornithology , Brooklyn Café Ornithology , Brooklyn
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“Gallon is a brilliant pianist deeply rooted in the tradition.” - The New York City Jazz Record
“WOW!!! . . . Love your work. . . Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to listen to your art!!! ” - Ahmad Jamal
“Ray Gallon…extraordinary pianist…talented composer and arranger…” - Ron Carter
“I love the sophistication of Ray Gallon's album, Grand Company. Ray Gallon, Ron Carter and Lewis Nash are supreme musicians and Grand Company is a prize!” - Bill Charlap