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Warner Bros. Impulse! Raymond Matthews Brown (October 13, 1926 – July 2, 2002) was an American jazz double bassist, known for his extensive work with Oscar Peterson and Ella Fitzgerald. He was also a founding member of the group that would later develop into the Modern Jazz Quartet .
Apr 21, 2024 · Ray Brown (born October 13, 1926, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.—died July 2, 2002, Indianapolis, Indiana) was an American string bassist and one of the greatest of all jazz virtuosos. Brown first made his mark at age 19 when he went to New York City to join Dizzy Gillespie ’s band at a time when the modern jazz revolution, spearheaded by ...
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Jul 4, 2002 · Ray Brown, whose feather-fingered, guitar-like virtuosity on the bass carried him to the summits of jazz peformance for a half century, died on Tuesday in Indianapolis. He was 75.
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October 13, 1926 in Pittsburgh, PA. Died. July 2, 2002 in Indianapolis, IN. Genre. Jazz. Styles. Bop, Mainstream Jazz. Also Known As. Raymond Matthews Brown. Member Of. The L.A. 4, Oscar Peterson Trio, The Modern Jazz Quartet, The Poll Winners. Album Highlights. Full Discography. Submit Corrections.
Jul 4, 2002 · TIMES STAFF WRITER. Ray Brown, who expanded the boundaries of the upright bass during a career in jazz spanning more than five decades, has died. He was 75. According to bassist John Clayton, a...
Jul 2, 2002 · Date of death: Jul 02, 2002. Photo by William P. Gottlieb/Ira and Leonore S. Gershwin Fund Collection, Music Division, Library of Congress. Bio. Ray Brown's dexterity and rich sound on the bass made him one of the most popular and prolific musicians in jazz for more than 50 years.
Dec 31, 2023 · Grammy Award-winning double-bassist Ray Brown was a leader in defining the modern jazz rhythm section -- in addition to being a first-rate soloist. His unique dynamic and innate sense of swing graced performances by Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson and countless others.
