Ray Mabalot is a veteran of the US Air Force Band Program, with whom he performed for two decades and led an 18-piece jazz band at Langley Air Force Base. Following his stint in the military, Ray toured for several years with a top 40 road band. Highlights of Ray's musical adventures include performing with Mel Torme, Mills Brothers, Anita O'Day, and Buddy Rich and for the White House, just to mention a few.