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  2. 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 .

  3. 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 Gillespies band at a time when the modern jazz revolution, spearheaded by ...

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  4. 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.

  5. Jul 2, 2002 · Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1940s - 2000s. Born. 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.

  6. 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. He had failed...

  7. 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...

  8. Jul 2, 2002 · Ray Brown was a jazz bassist, educator, and mentor who worked with Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald, Oscar Peterson, and many others. He received the NEA Jazz Master award in 1995 and was inducted into the DownBeat Jazz Hall of Fame in 2003.

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