Ray Jessel

Ray Jessel (born Raymond Jessel, 16 October 1929 – 17 July 2015) was a Welsh songwriter, orchestrator, and musical theatre composer. Born in Cardiff, he received a degree in music from the University of Wales. With a one-year scholarship for studying musical composition, he went to Paris and studied under Arthur Honegger. He moved to Canada with his family at the age of 26. He started his career as an orchestrator and composer for CBC Radio and CBC Television. There he met his lifelong songwriting partner, Marian Grudeff, a Canadian pianist. Together they played active roles in orchestral and theatrical compositions.

Ray Jessel

Ray Jessel (born Raymond Jessel, 16 October 1929 – 17 July 2015) was a Welsh songwriter, orchestrator, and musical theatre composer. Born in Cardiff, he received a degree in music from the University of Wales. With a one-year scholarship for studying musical composition, he went to Paris and studied under Arthur Honegger. He moved to Canada with his family at the age of 26. He started his career as an orchestrator and composer for CBC Radio and CBC Television. There he met his lifelong songwriting partner, Marian Grudeff, a Canadian pianist. Together they played active roles in orchestral and theatrical compositions.