Ray's musical career includes performing with Locoweed, Turk's Follies, Magnum Force, Night Moods, Harbor Lights, and The Dance Band in the Chicago area. Currently, when performing solo, he plays all genres of music. In addition, he provides keyboard stylings for several bands in the Dallas and Chicago metro areas. His influences include George Winston, Vince Guaraldi, David Benoit and Michael McDonald. He prefers playing Yamaha keyboards.