Ray Brown
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Biography
[Edit]The huge and comfortable sound of Ray Brown's bass was a welcome feature on bop-oriented sessions for over a half-century. He played locally in his native Pittsburgh in his early days.
Arriving in New York in 1945, on his first day in town Brown met and played with Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Bud Powell. He was hired by Gillespie for his small groups and his big band; "One Bass Hit" and "Two Bass Hit" were early features, and he can be seen with Dizzy Gillespie in the 1947 film Jiving in Bebop. Although not a soloist on the level of an Oscar Pettiford, Brown's quick reflexes and ability to accompany soloists in a swinging fashion put him near the top of his field. After playing with Jazz at the Philharmonic, he married Ella Fitzgerald (their marriage only lasted during 1948-1952), and for a time led his own trio to back the singer. Brown recorded with an early version of the Modern Jazz Quartet (under Milt Jackson's leadership), and then became a permanent member of the Oscar Peterson Trio (1951-1966).
With Peterson, the bassist traveled the world, guested with other top jazz artists, was featured on JATP tours, became famous, and recorded constantly. He began playing cello in the late '50s, and used it on a few of his own dates. After leaving Peterson, Brown settled in Los Angeles, worked in the studios, continued recording jazz, and worked as a manager of several artists (including the Modern Jazz Quartet and Quincy Jones). He played with the L.A. Four starting in 1974, did a great deal to revive the careers of Ernestine Anderson and Gene Harris, and recorded extensively for Pablo and Concord. The Ray Brown Trio featured pianists Gene Harris, Benny Green, and Geoff Keezer, along with drummers Jeff Hamilton and Greg Hutchison, and recorded for Concord and Telarc. He continued touring up until his death, dying in his sleep while napping before a show in Indianapolis on July 2, 2002. His last batch of sessions, working as a trio with pianist Monty Alexander and guitarist Russell Malone, were released that fall.
Title: Ray Brown Monty Alexander Russell Malone
Artist: Monty Alexander, Ray Brown, Russell Malone
Genre: Jazz
Title: Dizzy's Big 4 [Original Jazz Classics Remasters]
Artist: Joe Pass, Ray Brown, Dizzy Gillespie, Mickey Roker
Genre: Jazz
Title: Kiri Sidetracks - The Jazz Album
Artist: Ray Brown, Kiri Te Kanawa, André Previn / Andre Previn, Mundell Lowe
Genre: Classical, Opera, Classical Crossover
Title: Ray Brown with the All-Star Big Band (feat. Cannonball Adderley)
Artist: Ray Brown, The All Star Big Band
Genre: Jazz
Title: Norman Granz, Jazz At the Philharmonic - Frankfurt, 1952 (Live)
Artist: Lester Young, Roy Eldridge, Flip Phillips, Hank Jones, Max Roach, Ray Brown
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Very Tall Band (Live At the Blue Note)
Artist: Ray Brown, Milt Jackson, Oscar Peterson
Title: Kaplan Plays Dring
Artist: Bud Shank, Shelly Manne, Ray Brown, Bill Perkins, Louise Di Tullio, Leigh Kaplan, Susan Pitts, Robin Paterson
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Title: What's Up? - The Very Tall Band (Live)
Artist: Oscar Peterson, Milt Jackson, Ray Brown
Title: Bursting Out (Bonus Track Version)
Artist: Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, Julian Cannonball Adderley
Genre: Jazz
Title: Shed a Little Light (Original Edit) - Single
Artist: Ray Brown
Genre: House, Dancefloor, Dance Pop
Title: Summerwind, Vol. II
Artist: Johnny Griffin, Monty Alexander, Ray Brown, Martin Drew
Genre: Jazz, World Music, Bop
Collections
Title: The Darkest Pieces of Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jukebox Favourites - Jazz Piano
Genre: Jazz
Title: Platinum Trax Classic Love Songs
Genre: Pop
Title: Pure Slow Jams
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul
Title: The Most Influential Jazz Singers
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Jazz Legends Play Gershwin
Genre: Jazz
Title: More Blues Rarities (The Whiskey Collection)
Genre: Blues
Title: The Most Influential Jazz Bassists
Genre: Jazz
Title: 20 Big Band Hits
Genre: Jazz
Title: 50's Memories 1
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Pop, Teen Pop
Title: L.A. Noire - Jazz Inspired By The Video Game
Genre: Jazz
Title: 20 Jazz Hits
Genre: Jazz
Title: A Jazz Romance - A Night In With Verve
Genre: Jazz
Title: Dizzy Gillespie: A Night In Tunisia
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Blues R&B! Vol. 1
Genre: Blues
Title: Jazz: All We Need Is Love
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz: All We Need Is Love
Genre: Jazz
Title: L.A Jazz Giants
Genre: Jazz
Title: A Beginners Guide to Upright Bass
Genre: Jazz
Title: Pure Fire! a Gilles Peterson Impulse Collection
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Most Influential Jazz Bassists
Genre: Jazz
Title: Sound Check - Sound Effects and Music Power
Genre: Pop
Title: Bell's Digital Soundcheck
Genre: Pop
Title: Cool Jazz Essentials
Genre: Jazz
Title: Collection de Jazz (7 grands artistes)
Genre: Jazz
Title: American Jazz Standards
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Legacy Lives On
Genre: Jazz
Title: Savoy First Steps
Genre: Electronica, Jazz
Title: Audiophile Essentails
Genre: Jazz, World Music
Title: The Jazz Ambassadors
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Moods: Dinner By Candlelight
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Most Influential Jazz Trumpet Players
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz, Blues, And Swing! Volume 1
Genre: Blues
Title: Top Jazz Drummers
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz on the Bayou
Genre: Jazz
Title: Coffee House Jazz
Genre: Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Harold Arlen Centennial Celebration 100
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Explosion - The Greats Volume Nine
Genre: Jazz
Title: Dixieland Forever
Title: The Most Essential Double Bassist
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Moods - Jazz At Night's End
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Moods: Sounds of Spring
Genre: Jazz
Title: Bad to the Bone: Trombone Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Most Influential Jazz Drummers
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Moods - An Intimate Evening
Genre: Jazz
Title: Vintage Jazz Lounge, Vol. 2
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Explosion - Volume 4
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Explosion - The Greats Volume Four
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz in 1958 - The Year of the First Hot 100
Genre: Jazz
Title: Greatest Hits Series: Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: Top 20 Jazz Saxophone
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Moods: Cocktail Party
Genre: Jazz, Crossover Jazz
Title: Parker’s Pals / Parker's Pals
Genre: Alternative
Title: Number 1's: Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: Essential New Orleans Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Explosion - The Greats Volume Two
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Explosion - The Greats Volume Five
Genre: Jazz
Title: 100 Jazz Guitar Favorites
Genre: Jazz
Title: Reference Highlights, Vol. 2
Genre: Jazz, World Music
Title: The Most Influential Jazz Trombone Players
Genre: Jazz
Title: West Coast Jazz: The Heat Is On
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Explosion - The Greats Volume Seven
Genre: Jazz
Featuring albums
Title: The Complete Lionel Hampton Quartets and Quintets with Oscar Peterson on Verve
Artist: Oscar Peterson
Genre: Jazz
Title: Perfect Peterson: The Best of the Pablo and Telarc Recordings
Artist: Oscar Peterson
Genre: Jazz
Title: Complete Dial Masters - All Known Existing Takes (1946-48)
Artist: Dizzy Gillespie
Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Latin, Bop
Title: An 80th Birthday Celebration
Artist: André Previn / Andre Previn
Genre: Jazz, Crossover Jazz, Theatre/Soundtrack
Title: Stan Getz and J.J. Johnson at the Opera House
Artist: Stan Getz, J. J. Johnson
