Ray Anthony
Ray Anthony (born Raymond Antonini; January 20, 1922) is an American retired bandleader, trumpeter, songwriter and actor.[1] He is the last living member of the Glenn Miller Orchestra.
For the rapper named Anthony Ray, see Sir Mix-a-Lot.
Ray Anthony
Raymond Antonini
January 20, 1922
Bentleyville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Big band, jazz, swing
Musician, bandleader
Trumpet
1936–1998
Aero Space, Capitol
Later career[edit]
In the early 1980s, Anthony formed Big Band '80s, with other members of the band including Buddy Rich, Harry James, Les Brown, and Alvino Rey.[11]
Anthony, who has been honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame,[12] continues to be active as a bandleader and musician. His later works tended to break away from the Big Band jazz style of his earlier days, ranging from MOR and lounge music to blues, film and television themes.
Anthony was a close friend of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, and appeared in numerous episodes of The Girls Next Door.