Artist description Versatile group of musician that influence the variety and gamut of music we play - from pop,country, blues, and jazz to tex-mex and cajun.

Music Style Easy Listening

Musical Influences Sinatra, Elvis, Joe Williams, LaRosa

Artist History Spectrum has been together for 15 years.

Group Members Ray Solis - keyboard, Louis Solis - Bass, Brad Fells - Drums, Derryl Stutes - Guitar, RichardCantu - Tenor Sax. All members voacalize.

Albums Spectrum Magic

Press Reviews Don Jacobs Critic, Beaumont Enterprise, December 29, 2000 If there existed a special top 20 chart listing for new musical offerings, Ray Solis just might have 17 songs in it. That's the number of self-penned tunes on the long-time Port Arthur musician's CD, "Spectrum Magic." On his independent Solis label, "Spectrum Magic" was produced by Solis, engineered by Ken Q. Turner, mixed at EMF Productions in Lake Charles, LA., and mastered at Doucet's Studios in Ville Platte, LA. At personal appearances, Solis and his band perform a variety of old favorites, as well as current hits. Always approachable and open to audience requests, they exemplify camaraderie that helped make live music what it is today in Southea se Texas and southwest Louisiana. All this is obvious, from the affable Solis smile on his CD cover to the listenable tunes inside. Since the days of Harry James, Cliff Bruner, Cookie and the Cupcakes, Johnny Preston and others, this area has been famous for the bands that turn out flawless music, and Solis and his group are among the smoothest to overlap two centuries. The upbeat title tune, "Magic," sets the pace for this album, which is dedicated to Solis's wife, Angel. Not only did he write the song especially for her, he sings it to her, and it could be a theme for lovers everywhere. "Straight From My Heart" is a '50's-flavored dance number that could easily become a 2001 pop hit if given a chance. Tex-Mex trills can be heard in "Gotta Go Back To San Antone," a happy sound to be added to the list of songs about San Antonio. "Have I Stayed Away Too Long" is a Solis original and not the similarly-titled 1940s country song. It is an excellent vehicle for showcasing the smooth Solis voice, as is "Out Of Control," which is reminiscent of the Mills Brothers. Several danceable Solis instrumentals are included, featuring Spectrum band members, Ray's brother Louis Solis on bass, Derryl Stutes on guitar, Brad Fells on drums and Richard Cantu on tenor sax. Another noted musician, Lionel "Sax Man" Prevost, does guest shots throughout the album. The Solis vocal arrangement, "Are You Missing My Love," could be a perfect New Year's Eve tune with candlelight and tinkling glasses in the background. His unique voice is highlighted again in "Feelings Of Your Love." Think of a combination of Tom Jones and Tony Bennett, and you have Ray Solis. His lively "Mi Camotita" is followed by a slower Spanish number, "Te Juro," or "I Swear." I don't know what the Spanish lyrics mean, but they sound very convincing. Solis switches to a country-Cajun flare on "Bobbie Jean," which also carries a touch of rock 'n roll, sax and all. "You're Drivin' Me Crazy" will transport some individuals back to the guys and Dolls, Twilight Club, Louann's and Buster's. "Ev'rything's Gonna Be Alright" is a mix of English, Cajun and Zydeco, with those haunting strains of Louisiana music often heard on a Saturday night deep in the swamp. "Adios, Au Revoir, Goodbye" is a dance tune with some Gulf Coast rock rhythm, and Solis closes out his album with a song co-written with Jack N. Ingham. "Will There Be Cajun Music In Heaven," could be signature song for Cajun legend Jimmy C. Newman. Indeed, Solis covers the musical spectrum with "Spectrum Magic," and it could be a great CD to set the mood for whatever you may have planned for New Year's Eve. Contact Solis at rasolis@citexas.com. . . Don Jacobs

Location Port Arthur, TX - USA

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