Ray Jent
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Ray Jent
Interview Date: March 29, 2003
Job Title: Founder
Company: Jent's Music
Birthdate: September 28, 1923
Deceased: December 11, 2009
Ray Jent sought to bring service to the Lubbock, Texas, community when he opened a music retail store just after serving in World War II. Ray worked closely with the school band directors and local music teachers to ensure that his inventory and services matched their needs. He continued with this focus over the decades, which in part explains why Jent’s Music continues to grow and develop. Ray also served the industry with a term on the NAMM Board and as a founding member of NASMD.