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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.
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Jul 2, 2002 · Ray Brown was one of the outstanding bass players in jazz history, a steady, consistently excellent technician with a precise, fluid sound. Learn about his life, career, albums, and collaborations with other jazz legends on AllMusic.
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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.
Jul 4, 2002 · 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.
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.
Learn about the life and career of Grammy Award-winning double-bassist Ray Brown, who was a leader in defining the modern jazz rhythm section and a first-rate soloist. Listen to his stories about his collaborations with Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington and Oscar Peterson, and his jazz education and mentorship.
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