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Dec 7, 2006 · His second album, 'Committed From The Heart,' released in 2003, has an adult contemporary pop sound layered with R&B. Again, all tunes were composed, written and arranged by Ray. The year 2003 also marks Ray's debut on the Las Vegas Strip, as he performs five nights a week through November in the Le Bistro Theater at the Riviera Hotel & Casino.
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 .
Committed from the Heart by Ray Brown Jr. released in 2005. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
Ray Brown & the Whispers
His first two SRI Jazz albums, “Slow Down For Love” (2001) and “Committed From The Heart” (2003) showcased both his sophisticated, compelling vocals and his original material and arrangements. 2007’s “Stand By Me” was crafted as a showcase for some of his favorite jazz standards mixed with a few jazz arrangements of rock classics ...
Born and bred in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on October 13, 1926, Ray wasn't just another bassist; he was the maestro of the upright bass, the heartbeat of countless jazz classics. Picture this: a young Ray Brown, picking up the bass thanks to his old man's nudges. Little did he know, he was about to change the game forever.
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Ray Brown Jr. discography and songs: Music profile for Ray Brown Jr., born 13 August 1949. Genres: Blues. Albums include Committed From The Heart, Stand by Me, and This Is Ray Brown Jr..