Frederick Schulze-Schilddorf, known artistically as Calida Ray, is a German musician, producer, and composer whose work blends R&B, jazz, blues, and experimental influences into a captivating, introspective sound. Raised in Freiburg, Germany, he developed an early connection to music through piano and vocal performance, cultivating an intuitive approach rooted in listening, improvisation, and composition. His formative years were shaped by collaborative band projects, which established a lasting emphasis on musical dialogue and collective creativity.
New album, There Might Be Light Above The Surface, will be out on vinyl and digital via Stereofox.
