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: Rhythm Willie
Artist: Ray Brown, Herb Ellis, Freddie Green, Jake Hanna, Ross Tompkins
Genre: Jazz
Title: At The Concertgebouw (Live)
Artist: Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, Herb Ellis
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 More I See You
Artist: Oscar Peterson, Clark Terry, The Benny Carter, Ray Brown
Title: Dizzy's Big 4 (Original Jazz Classics Remasters)
Artist: Joe Pass, Ray Brown, Dizzy Gillespie, Mickey Roker
Genre: Jazz
Collections
Title: Essential Jazz Vibes
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Best of Reference Highlights
Genre: Jazz
Title: Mainstream Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: Evolution of Jazz - 1960's
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Benny Goodman Songbook
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Sultans of Swing
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Explosion - The Greats Volume Six
Genre: Jazz
Title: Bassissimo - Bass Power
Genre: Rock
Title: Jazz Explosion, Vol. 6
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz Explosion - The Greats Volume Three
Genre: Jazz
Title: All The... 60'S (CD3)
Genre: Pop
Title: Late Night Jazz - Verve 50
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Very Best Of George Gershwin (CD1)
Genre: Vocal Jazz, Pop
Title: Autour De Minuit - So Sexy
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz On The Road Route 3
Genre: Jazz
Title: Dinner Jazz - Verve 50
Genre: Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Title: Blue Jazz
Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Title: Jazz Moods-Cocktail Party
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz At Night's End (Concord)
Genre: Jazz
Title: Ich Mag Keinen Jazz, Aber Das Gefallt Mir Vol. 3
Genre: Jazz
Title: Roots Of Soul: 1928-1962 (CD1)
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B, Soul, Funk
Title: BIG BLACK HITS OF THE 60 S (CD1)
Genre: Soul
Title: Jazz For Dads
Genre: Jazz, Bop, Smooth Jazz
Title: Bebop Highlights
Genre: Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Title: Unforgettable - 40 Classic Songs
Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Pop
Title: The Most Essential Jazz Strings
Genre: Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Title: Piano Cocktail Bar Jazz Ambiance
Genre: Jazz, Lounge, Smooth Jazz
Title: The Sexploitation
Title: History Of Bebop
Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Title: Most Essential Cool Jazz
Genre: Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Title: Telarc SACD Jazz Sampler, Vol. 3
Genre: Jazz
Title: Australian Pop Of The 60's Vol. 3 The Real Thing (CD2)
Genre: Pop
Title: Swing Time - The Heyday Of Jazz, Volume 45
Genre: Jazz
Title: Coffee Table Jazz
Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Title: The Best Of Original Jazz Classics
Genre: Jazz
Title: The Legacy Of Jazz
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jellow Blues (CD2)
Title: Mojo Jazz Present Family Affair Chapter Two
Genre: Jazz
Title: 50 Shades Of Jazz
Genre: Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Title: My Jazz Lounge
Title: The Many Faces Of Elvis Presley (CD2 - The Originals)
Genre: Rock & Roll, Pop, Pop Rock
Title: 50 Latin Jazz Classics
Genre: World Music, Latin, Bossanova
Title: Light Jazz Classics
Genre: Chill Out, Jazz, Vocal Jazz, Lounge, Bossanova
Title: Enjoy Great Jazz, Vol. 05
Genre: Jazz
Title: Enjoy Great Jazz, Vol. 10
Genre: Jazz
Title: Jazz In A Summer Day Trip - August 1St 2019
Genre: Jazz
Title: Feeling Good
Title: Oldies In Jazz, Vol. 2
Genre: Jazz
Title: Erotic Emotions Jazz, Vol. 1
Genre: Jazz
Title: Winter Jazz Snow Night
Genre: Jazz
Title: Erotic Emotions Jazz, Vol. 2
Genre: Jazz
Title: Oldies In Jazz, Vol. 9
Genre: Jazz
Title: Erotic Emotions Jazz, Vol. 9
Genre: Jazz
Title: West Coast Jazz Essentials (CD1)
Genre: Jazz
Title: 20 Great Jazz Instrumentals (All Tracks Remastered)
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
