Ray McKinley

Ray McKinley (June 18, 1910 – May 7, 1995) was an American jazz drummer, singer, and bandleader. He played drums and later led the Major Glenn Miller Army Air Forces Orchestra in Europe. He also led the new Glenn Miller Orchestra in 1956.

Birth and Death Data: Born June 18, 1910 (Fort Worth), Died May 7, 1995 (Largo)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1934 - 1962

Roles Represented in DAHR: drums, vocalist, leader, composer, songwriter, lyricist

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= Recordings were issued from this master. No recordings issued from other masters.

Recordings (Results 276-300 of 323 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	DLA 457	10-in.	7/23/1936	Mutiny in the brass section	Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	DLA 458	10-in.	7/23/1936	Hollywood pastime	Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	DLA 469	10-in.	7/27/1936	In a sentimental mood	Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	DLA 470	10-in.	7/27/1936	Stompin' at the Savoy	Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	DLA 471	10-in.	7/27/1936	Chicken reel	Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	DLA 508	10-in.	8/3/1936	Easy to love	Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	DLA 509	10-in.	8/3/1936	Red tap on wood	Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	DLA 510	10-in.	8/3/1936	So do I	Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	DLA 511	10-in.	8/3/1936	One, two, button your shoe	Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	DLA 518	10-in.	8/4/1936	Chicken reel	Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	DLA 519	10-in.	8/4/1936	Pennies from heaven	Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	DLA 520	10-in.	8/4/1936	Dorsey dervish	Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	DLA 521	10-in.	8/4/1936	Shoe shine boy	Bing Crosby	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	DLA 537	10-in.	8/5/1936	I've got you under my skin	Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	DLA 538	10-in.	8/5/1936	Let's call a heart a heart	Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	DLA 539	10-in.	8/7/1936	The skeleton in the closet	Louis Armstrong	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	DLA 540	10-in.	8/7/1936	When Ruben swings the Cuban	Louis Armstrong	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	DLA 541	10-in.	8/7/1936	Hurdy gurdy man	Louis Armstrong	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	DLA 542	10-in.	8/7/1936	Dippermouth blues	Louis Armstrong	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	DLA 543	10-in.	8/7/1936	Swing that music	Louis Armstrong	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	DLA 556	10-in.	8/12/1936	Swingin' the jinx away	Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	DLA 557	10-in.	8/12/1936	Pick yourself up	Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	DLA 579	12-in.	8/17/1936	Pennies from heaven medley: Let's call a heart a heart ; So do I ; The skeleton in the closet	Louis Armstrong ; Bing Crosby ; Frances Langford	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	DLA 580	12-in.	8/17/1936	Pennies from heaven	Louis Armstrong ; Bing Crosby ; Frances Langford	instrumentalist, drums
Decca	DLA 728	10-in.	2/26/1937	All God's chillun got rhythm	Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra	instrumentalist, drums

(Results 276-300 of 323 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "McKinley, Ray," accessed September 19, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/206600.

McKinley, Ray. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved September 19, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/206600.

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