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The Weeper

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If you like guitars check this guy out. He is awesome. His music is tantilizing and invigorating. My favorite is "If You
Really Love Me". This album is to be played.

About every track on Ray's cd is top-notch in musicianship. Lot's of great new compositions (including a couple co-written with Dave Kochanski) and several covers that are done so well that they add to the album, rather than detract. The only track, I can do with out is the Isley Brother's Work to Do. The rest I absolutely LOVE. Besides Ray's awesome, very emotive guitar work, there's a lot of nice sax work from Eric Marienthal, Everette Harp, Jimmy Reid, Branford Marsalis. George Duke plays Rhodes on the bonus track "Speak Brother" which is a remix of track 4, a very nice tune by Ray - probably my favorite track. It's got a little bit of vocals but the composition is so great that the vocals don't bother me on that one. Other than that the only vocals are on "Work To Do" and "Superstar". The playing and feeling between Ray , Jimmy Reed on Sax, Terry Trotter on piano and Phil Perry on vocals is so impressive this song won me over when it wouldn't normally be my style. It's hard to pick favorite tracks when they are all so good, but Weeper's Thang, Spanish Flyer, Free Spirit, Partido Alto, Friday and Naima are all up there.

If you like great Jazz guitar, in the vein of George Benson's best instrumentals and Norman Brown's work like "After The Storm", you'll love CD. Pick it up ... it's worth every cent!

I just recently saw Euge Groove in concert, he had Ray Fuller playing in his group, This Man Was Simple Awesome!!! But thats not the best, the next day My family and I ran into Mr. Fuller and his lovely wife at a restaurant I thanked him for such a wonderful show. Before I knew it he was at our table chatting with us. So down to earth, classy. I had to get his cd and I am not disappointed he's great.

This is truly a remarkable CD. You will enjoy it from start to finish. A guitar players delight.

I am a DJ and when Ray mailed me the CD I was on my way to the studio and tossed it in the CD Player and lost my mind..literally great work and very smooth album ..a must get ! !

He was also the artist of the month on my internet station: Bay Smooth Jazz Radio ! !

I am Smooth Jazz DJ and I must admit this CD is awesome! I look forward to whatever this Brother comes out with next. He style of play is unbiveable. George Benson, Paul Taylor, Ronnie Jordan and all others better watch out as this fella can play! You won't be disappointed if you buy this CD!

This CD will surprise you if you have not heard of A.Ray Fuller. Smooth groves and tight licks. A rare CD you can put on and let play.

A.B.

After listing to several tracks with you and gary in your car, I walked away knowing you was going to have a good c.d, but now after purchasing my own copy, you have surpassed every expectation.
This c.d is the BOMB.
Good luck, call me and let me know where your're playing in L.A

From the first cut to the last, Ray Fuller's marvelous artistry is like warm oil being poured on your soul. There are so many solo musicians who can put a string of 'licks' together, but Ray's solo work is so beautifully lyrical and focused, it will cause you to listen at deeper levels with each playing.
With his incredible background, you would expect Ray to have a musical handle on many styles of expression. The smiles come when you hear his masterful and personal approach to every song on this album. Coupled with the stellar musicians he has chosen, "The Weeper" will delight your ears and your heart.

I first saw Ray Fuller at the Dolphin Days benefit jazz festival at Hilton Waikoloa Beach Resort in 2004. His CD was available and as I expected his artistic style and music is certainly one of a kind...awesome!