Regular Performers

Gary Raynor


A Minnesota resident since 1977, Gary Raynor (bass) toured with Sammy Davis Jr. for several years and has performed with the Count Basie band, the original Carlton Celebrity Room Orchestra, the Minnesota Pops Orchestra, the Plymouth Music Series, as well as for The Guthrie Theater and dozens of Broadway touring shows, including the first presentation of The Lion King. He also accompanies national jazz artists at local venues.

Raynor is featured on Janet Jackson's hit single, "Again," performs with the New York-based "Soul on Fire," and has recorded and performed locally with the original Rio Nido, Debbie Duncan, Prudence Johnson, Pat Donohue, Adi Yeshaya, Klezmerica (Minnesota Klezmer Band) and others. Gary teaches across the street from the Fitzgerald at McNally Smith (formerly MusicTech) College.

Contact Gary via email.



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