Ray Camacho Y La Banda Internacional Mix

Ray was born in El Paso, Texas. He was raised in Mendota, Ca. where he worked in the fields until the age of 17. He graduated from Tranquility High School then moved on to Fresno City College where he supported himself by playing music with his first band, The Teardrops, During those 40 years Ray played a number of instruments including drums and saxophone then finished his career playing trumpet. Ray had the privilege of taking trumpet lessons from master teacher, Tony Piccotto in Phoenix, Arizona, Tony had played with the Benny Goodman Band. Phoenix was one of the bands favorite places to play. They always received a warm welcome and it always seemed like a second home. El Paso was also good to the band. The people of El Paso selected Ray Camacho as Artist of The Year several times.

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