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Ray Brown

Jazz
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Ray Brown – born October 13, 1926 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – was a jazz double bassist best known for his work with Ella Fitzgerald (who he was briefly married to) and Oscar Peterson. Originally, Brown took piano lessons but switched to upright bass in high school. During his early years, he became known in Pittsburg jazz circles while playing with bands like the Jimmy Hinsley Sextet and the Snookum Russell Band. Brown relocated to New York when he was 20 and joined Dizzy Gillespie’s band. Brown released New Sounds in Modern Music, his first album as a leader, in 1946. The fol...
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Volare
VolareShelly Manne, Barney Kessel and Ray Brown

The Poll Winners Ride Again!

4:20

Isn't This a Lovely Day?
Isn't This a Lovely Day?Ella Fitzgerald, Herb Ellis, Oscar Peterson, Buddy Rich, Louis Armstrong and Ray Brown

6:17

Learnin the Blues
Learnin the BluesElla Fitzgerald, Louie Bellson, Herb Ellis, Oscar Peterson, Louis Armstrong and Ray Brown

Ella and Louis Again

7:13

Exactly Like You
Exactly Like YouRay Brown

Soular Energy

5:46

It Had to Be You
It Had to Be YouHerb Ellis, Freddie Green, Jake Hanna, Ross Tompkins and Ray Brown

Rhythm Willie

4:05

Tenderly
TenderlyMilt Jackson and Ray Brown

The Ballad Artistry Of Milt Jackson

8:44

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