“ Make no mistake about it Keith Pray is a voice with which to be reckoned with. He has it all and leaves it all here, a brilliant convergence of chops, insight, honesty of sound and superb writing skills. This confluence packs a solid, creative punch, a knock out. ” - Nick Mondello
— jazztimes.com
Available Now!
Keith's Latest Quartet Album
Keith Pray- saxes
Rob Lindquist- piano
Otto Gardner- bass
Matt Niedbalski- drums
Shows
Click Here for my full calendar of upcoming events.
The Big Soul Ensemble performs the last Tuesday of every month at The Cock n' Bull in Galway, NY 6:30-8pm (no cover)
The Upstate Composers Orchestra performs the first Sunday of every month at the Avalon Lounge in Catskill, NY 7:30pm one set (Cover is a sliding scale) (no performances July or August).
The Keith Pray Trio performs the last Friday of every month at The Cock n' Bull in Galway, NY 6-8:30pm (no cover)
About
BiO
Saxophone/organ/composer
Keith Pray is a versatile saxophonist and organist, who explores the boundaries of mainstream jazz, the blues, avant-garde and gritty funk as a performer, bandleader, composer and educator.
Keith has traveled from the west coast to Europe making music of many styles with countless gifted musicians. Keith has released 12 albums under his name, most recently "Unseen Sight" on his label PrayNation Records ..
Keith is an in demand jazz educator, having conducted many all-counties, masterclasses, clinics, co-founding All Ears Jazz, which develops jazz education workshops.
Keith also holds a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) from the European Graduate School in Expressive Arts: Therapy, Conflict Transformation and Education.
Musings
Click here to visit my blog page which includes my thoughts on the creative process, making albums and anything else that peaks my interest.
Photos
I love taking pictures! Here are some albums of nature and music pics.