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Vater Artist // Ray Levier
[ Ray Levier ]
Ray Levier
Group // Independent
Stick  // Sugar Maple Fusion Wood
A well respected sought after drummer, producer,and clinician living in New York. Ray LeViers chops and musicality have brought him much success. Ray has played and recorded with John Abercrombie, Dave Binney, KJ Denhert, Joe Locke, Francois Moutin, Wayne Krantz, Mike Stern, and Rich Tozzoli.

Rays debut CD "Rays Way" released 09 on Origin records has been received with rave reviews and was featured in Jazz Times magazine May 2009 issue stating "Keep an ear on this LeVier guy—he's got "rising star" written all over him."

Ray has been taught by some of the best drummers in the biz such as Lenny White, Kim Plainfield, John Riley, Marvin Smith, and Adam Nussbaum. Touring the world and inspiring all who see and hear him play at clinics and festivals. Ray LeViers spirit is testimony to his inspirational career as a drummer and musician. "Vater sticks are hands down the most consistent and reliable stick on the market. Three words are why I play Vater's SM Fusion model consistency, reliability, craftsmanship. They are the ultimate all around stick." -Ray Levier


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