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"A legendary jazz drummer from Indianapolis, "Killer" Ray Appleton ? is on a mission to maintain the integrity of jazz, especially that which came from Indy." -NUVO From the first notes of "Night Vigil," a charismatic original by Hammond B-3 legend Melvin Rhyne, it?s obvious that Latin Dreams (which Rhyne co-leads with drummer "Killer" Ray Appleton) has a remarkably robust groove. Along with Lineage Records founder/guitarist Ilya Lushtak and Latin percussion whiz Milton Cardona, this is music that keeps toes tappin? and heads poppin?. "Killer" Ray Appleton started working with Wes Montgomery at the tender age of fifteen. After developing his percussion chops in the busy Naptown scene, Appleton spent time working with John Coltrane, Elvin Jones, Art Blakey, and more. A huge wave of interest and gratitude from today?s younger player currently surrounds Melvin Rhyne, leading to frequent recordings as a leader and a featured artist.