Tuesday Night Jazz at the Church proudly presents NYC pianist RAY GALLON w John Lee and Louis Rudner!
Join us as we welcome back special-guest - all the way from New York City- jazz pianist extraordinaire Ray Gallon!
Date: Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Time: 7:00 pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)
Location: James Bay United Church, 511 Michigan St.
Admission: by donation ($20 suggested donation, but all are welcome)
Acclaimed jazz pianist Ray Gallon has earned a place among the top tier of New York City jazz pianists, performing alongside legendary bassist Ron Carter, drummer Lewis Nash, and many others.
This special concert features guest pianist Ray Gallon with bassist Louis Rudner and drummer John Lee.
Ray Gallon — piano
Louis Rudner — bass
John Lee — drums
Ray Gallon, NYC Jazz Pianist
Short Bio
A New York City native, pianist Ray Gallon has been a mainstay on the jazz scene for over thirty years. Rooted in bebop and blues, his expressive, swinging playing melds old and new into a fresh, original style. As a young player, Ray was taken under the wing of piano giants John Lewis, Hank Jones, and Jaki Byard.
He has performed at major jazz festivals and venues around the world with such luminaries as Ron Carter, Lionel Hampton, Art Farmer, Benny Golson, George Adams, Les Paul, and Wycliffe Gordon. Ray has appeared at the White House and the Kennedy Center, sharing the stage with jazz legends Dizzy Gillespie, Milt Jackson, Sweets Edison, and Joe Williams.
An in-demand accompanist, he has worked with many vocal greats, including Jon Hendricks, Sheila Jordan, Dakota Staton, Gloria Lynne, Jane Monheit, and Chaka Khan.
Ray’s latest album, Grand Company, is a trio recording with the illustrious rhythm section of Ron Carter and Lewis Nash. His previous trio album, Make Your Move, features David Wong and Kenny Washington. Both albums include a mix of Ray’s inventive compositions alongside arrangements of classic standards. His original works have also been recorded by acclaimed artists T.S. Monk, George Adams, and Angela Verbrugge.
Ray is a full-time faculty member in the jazz program at The City College of New York in Harlem and teaches at the Vermont Jazz Center’s summer workshops. He has also taught at Juilliard and The New School.
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