Kenny Ray: Singer, Musician - Have Talent Will Travel

Our Story 2:50
A short bio about Kenny Ray & Jay Flippin, with Dr. Jay's Jazz Band in the background.

The Lady is a Tramp 2:18
Jay Flippin leads the Dr. Jay Jazz Band through his instrumental chart of the Sinatra classic, as the walk-in music for the vocal performance by pal Kenny Ray, with Bass-Tyrone Wheeler, Drums-Bruce Morrow, Guitar-Ron Davidson, Trumpet-Ansyn Banks, Tenor Sax-Tim Whelen, and Bone-Mike Smith.

I've Got the World on a String 2:15
Kenny Ray expands on Sinatra's 1952 version of this crackerjack standard, during his live show at Speakeasy Jazz with partner Dr. Jay and company. Note the new lyrics in the second chorus.

Cornet Man - Jelly Roll Blues Medley 4:59
Kenny Ray introduces mentor Jay Flippin (Dr. Jay), and presents Jule Styne's "Cornet Man," including a trumpet solo by Ansyn Banks on "Jelly Roll Blues."

You and the Night and the Music 4:23
Kenny Ray, Dr. Jay and pals present the theme song of their live show at Speakeasy Jazz, with flugelhorn break by Ansyn Banks and with dancing by Brandon Thompson & Kimberly Hassmann from 'Shall We Dance (oh, yes; we shall!)'

I've Forgotten You 3:32
Hit songwriter Chilton Price was in the audience during this introduction of one of her new "babies" by music friends Kenny Ray & Dr. Jay. You may know Chilton from her 1952 #1 hit song, "You Belong to Me".

The Frim Fram Sauce 3:59
The dance team of Brandon Thompson & Kimberly Hassmann from "Shall We Dance" studio in Louisville, KY and New Albany, IN use their magic to distract Kenny and the band from their performance of the Nat Cole favorite.

Love for Sale 7:13
Kenny performs reverently his own musical arrangement of Cole Porter's anthem to the ladies of the night.

Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye 4:39
Jazz pianist Jay Flippin's favorite Cole Porter song is presented by pal Kenny Ray, with an excellent piano break by Dr. Jay himself.

Night and Day 3:56
Kenny Ray, Dr. Jay & friends present the Cole Porter standard with arrangement based on the swing version made famous by "His Frankness."

Ensemble Introduction 1:53
Kenny Ray insists that the players who back his vocals be introduced at each and every performance.

It's a Wonderful Life 2:25
This tune is a collaboration between co-writers Chilton Price and Kenny Ray. It was inspired by the Frank Capra film with the same title, starring Jimmy Stewart, Kenny's mom's favorite actor. Jay Flippin completed the writing with his fine arrangement.

I've Got the World on a String

Kenny Ray expands on Sinatra's 1952 version of this crackerjack standard, during his live show at Speakeasy Jazz with partner Dr. Jay and company. Note the new lyrics in the second chorus.