Ray Sandoval

Not many people know how much of a basketball fan I am.  My close friends do but many others think I am just a musical geek, in which I am but always been a fan of sports.  I have said…

I am working on some exciting new projects for the summer.  Here is a sample of a piece for woodwinds.

The wonderful Trio Con Brio records one of my tunes.  Check out this lovely interpretation on their forthcoming release, Musik aus der Mühle [Music from the Mill].

Hecho En Califas

Ok. So I have neglected writing in my journal for a while. Life goes by quickly. Spending time with my son has been my priorities these days.  I have taken a step back from social media to see how I…

“A calm and modest life brings more happiness than the pursuit of success combined with constant restlessness,"-Albert Einstein #happyliving

— Ray Sandoval (@sandovalray) October 25, 2017

Donate to @RedCross for Harvey Relief https://t.co/TKxPBXDjqG and @MercyRelief https://t.co/a4IzrLQY7O for South Asia Floods. #support #help

— Ray Sandoval (@sandovalray) August 30, 2017

I am trying to make time to read and listen more. I came across this piece recently.  When I was at CalArts I was so much into Jazz, I didn't realize the depth of this piece playing with Miroslav.   

Izvor…

I’m feeling Bob Dylan lyrics these days. Bob Dylan The Times They Are A Changin' 1964 https://t.co/iNuke01dUk via @YouTube

— Ray Sandoval (@sandovalray) July 18, 2016

Berlin has a great vibe. It reminds me of a college town with an international feel. There is good food with many vegetarian options. Transport is good and cycling is common. And cheaper than London! All these things all agree…

I always felt that the performances on my last recording Proxima Parada were recorded prematurely. It was done in a few days and live in the studio. I really never felt like the pieces had matured to their best performances…