Music News:
A few notes on where we are sailing, on what cruises that I am performing.

From November 8th until December 8th I will be taking the Ruby Princess out on its Maiden Voyage
On December 21st I will be on the Crown Princess until June 26th
In May and June of 2009 The  Crown Princess will arrive in the Mediterranean visiting the stunning Islands of Greece, the azure
coastlines of Italy, France and Spain 

 I will also be adding more
material to this section as
soon as possible. Meantime
 -click this paragraph

Rehearsal Videos: 

There is a second video page with me rehearsing some
of my numbers-An interesting insight to how a musician
constructs and brings a song together.

Please visit my rehearsal video page-click this paragraph

I would like to let you know that Sofya and I are very grateful for you sharing your talent and spirit with us during the Alaska cruise on Princess on May 26 – 30. We both were astonished and could not believe our luck to be able to enjoy a company of a professional of such calibre.

You with your passion, talent and kindness made for us two vacations instead of one. You see, because of you we talk about two events that happened to us in May 2008: we went on a cruise and we met Ray Coussins who with all his greatness allowed us in his world and shared the gift of his music with us.

You are the best piano player we have ever listened to. This is not only because of you incredible technique or beautiful and passionate voice or undeniable taste and selection of music you play. All this with your personality and character made our experience unique. Thank you so much!

We are listening to your MP3s and watching your videos from your web site very often. I remember you were mentioning that there is an opportunity to get your DVD as well. If it is possible, we would like to have it, hence we could spend more time sitting by the fireplace and enjoying your company, although you may be far away cruising somewhere out there.

Please send our complements to your brother Craig, who created such a great web site for you.

God bless you!

Your Russian friends,

To: raycoussins@yahoo.com
Date: Monday, September 8, 2008, 5:50 PM

Seas (Jan. 6 - Jan. 13) where we were regulars at your Schooner Bar performances last week.

We thoroughly enjoyed your playing and singing.

You were blessed with wonderful talent and have worked hard to cultivate that gift.

You come across as fun and in a way that you just make people care about you.

Your presence is both playful and genuine.

Thanks for the memories. We will look for you next cruise.

Sincerely,

Tim Anderson

Mid West

2008

In January my husband, two friends and I took the seven day cruise from Galveston to the Caribbean. You astounded us with your music ! We listened every night, I cannot express adequately the pleasure you gave to each of us. There were two songs which I requested that you were gracious enough to play one from Les Miserable and the other, "How Do You Keep the Music Playing". Both songs remain in my memory today. You made our trip so much more enjoyable than it would have been otherwise. A heartfelt Thank You !

You told us that you had never visited Houston. Please know that we would be thrilled to have you visit us at any time .

We are taking another cruise on Royal Caribbean aboard the Voyager again in April. It departs from Galveston on April 29th. This cruise ends in Barcelona; the Voyager is not returning to the US. It would be wonderful if your schedule would permit you to again entertain on this cruise. We can only hope that we could be so lucky !

We wish you only the best of luck, health and happiness in the future.

Yours,

Gloria Taylor

2008

It was absolutely wonderful meeting you recently during our Alaska cruise. Just to help you remember me, you and I spoke for a few minutes after your session on our last night. I an tall and have short silver hair...I asked you to play Toot, Toot, Tootsie!!!! Remember?

Anyway, you need to know that my friend, cousins and I really enjoyed your playing and singing such beautiful music. You are a tremendous talent and brought us great joy and happiness listening and humming along.

Hope you are having a great time on your current cruise. Please drop me a line when you get a chance. Thank you for all the happiness you brought and most of all for sharing your beautiful smile and talents.

Best regards,

Jean Spencer

2008

Dear Ray,

Well, pardon the "first name" intimacy, but my daughter Cristina and I just felt we got to know you (as I know many must) with all your personal and amusing stories.

Of course, all these things would not be so charming if they were not backed up by your considerable talent and professionalism at the keyboard. What an entertainer you are! I don't know how Princess was so lucky as to snare you.

I'm writing an account of our trip (not for publication-just my own family's amusement), and just telling of our great evenings in the Martini Bar with you inspired me to write and thank you. Our chats and listening to you contributed greatly to the success of our cruise.

Thanks and best wishes,

Frances Raedeker

2008

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