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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. 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 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 more 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.
Discography. As leader/co-leader. As sideman. Ray Brown discography. Discography for jazz double-bassist and cellist Ray Brown . As leader/co-leader. New Sounds in Modern Music ( Savoy, 1946) Bass Hit! ( Verve, 1957) – rec. 1956. This Is Ray Brown ( Polygram, 1958) Jazz Cello (Verve, 1960) Ray Brown with the All-Star Big Band (Verve, 1962)
Jul 3, 2002 · Ray Brown played with bebop pioneers Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Oscar Peterson, and was married to Ella Fitzgerald. He also invented a hybrid bass-cello instrument and led his own trio for decades.
Jul 4, 2002 · July 4, 2002 12 AM PT. 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...
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