Living
Raymond Lee Hart
b. 1957 · Age 69 · “Uncle Ray”
Life story
Raymond never married and says the whole family is his to spoil. He has taught saxophone to three generations of Hart cousins.
Did you know?
Moments from history during Raymond's life, and moments tied to what he loves.
- 1957The year Raymond was born, the Little Rock Nine integrated Central High School in Arkansas.
- 1957The year Raymond was born, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the first artificial satellite.
- 1959Raymond loves jazz. When he was 2, Miles Davis released Kind of Blue, still the best-selling jazz album of all time.
- 1965Raymond loves jazz. When he was 7, John Coltrane released A Love Supreme.
- 1967Raymond loves jazz. When he was 10, Louis Armstrong released "What a Wonderful World".
- 1975Raymond loves photography. When he was 18, a Kodak engineer built the first digital camera.
Family connections
Details
- Born
- April 26, 1957 · Hempstead, New York
- Lives in
- Brooklyn, New York
- Work
- Jazz saxophonist and music teacher
- Education
- Berklee College of Music
Favorites & hobbies
jazzphotography
- song:
- A Love Supreme
- place:
- The Village Vanguard
Known for
Playing 'Happy Birthday' on saxophone at every family party