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Danny "Big Black" Rey
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Daniel Rey
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| Occupation | Musician, percussionist, actor |
| Years active | 1963-present |
Danny "Big Black" Rey (born in 1934) is an American actor, musician, and a talented percussionist. He is especially known for his work in Latin and ethnic jazz music. This means he plays jazz music that often includes sounds and rhythms from Latin American and other cultures around the world.
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Danny "Big Black" Rey's Musical Journey
Starting Out in Music
Danny Rey began his music career in the 1950s. He played in clubs and hotels in Miami, Florida. He also performed with calypso bands in the Bahamas. Calypso is a style of music that comes from the Caribbean islands.
In the early 1960s, Danny moved to New York City. There, he started working with famous jazz musicians. He often played with Randy Weston, a well-known jazz pianist. He also performed with Junior Cook, a great saxophonist.
Playing with Jazz Legends
Danny Rey continued to make a name for himself in the jazz world. In 1965, he played with the legendary jazz trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie. He also performed with pianist Ray Bryant. That same year, he recorded music with Freddie Hubbard, another amazing trumpet player.
The next year, in 1966, Danny was back with Randy Weston's band. They performed at the famous Monterey Jazz Festival. This is a big event where many jazz artists come together to play. In 1975, Danny recorded music with Charles Tolliver and Pharoah Sanders. These were also very important jazz artists.
Moving to California
After many years of making music in New York, Danny Rey moved to California in 1989. He has continued his musical journey, sharing his unique percussion skills with audiences.
Danny "Big Black" Rey's Albums
Danny "Big Black" Rey has released his own albums and also played on many albums with other artists.
Albums as a Leader
These are albums where Danny Rey was the main artist or one of the main artists:
- Message to our Ancestors (1969) – This album featured the flutist Black Harold.
- Ethnic Fusion (1981–1982) – On this album, he played with guitarist Arthur Wheaton.
Albums as a Sideman
A "sideman" is a musician who plays with a band or another artist, but is not the main leader. Danny Rey played percussion on these albums:
- Randy (1964) – by Randy Weston
- The Night of the Cookers (1965) – by Freddie Hubbard
- Monterey '66 (released 1994) – by Randy Weston
- Blue Spirits (released 1967) – by Freddie Hubbard
- Impact (1975) – by Charles Tolliver's Music Inc. and Orchestra
