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      American jazz double bassist

      • 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.
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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 · Apr. 19, 2024, 6:33 AM ET (Globe and Mail) Clarinet-playing bandleader Phil Nimmons was the dean of Canadian jazz. 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 ...

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  4. Jul 2, 2002 · 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. Articles. My Profile. Staff Picks. Year in Review.

  5. 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...

  6. 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.

  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, 2009 · July 2, 200911:00 AM ET. Mike Katzif. Ray Brown performing live at Jazz Mecca in Maastricht, Holland on October 27, 1991. Photo Credit: Paul Bergen/Redferns/Getty Images. I killed Ray...

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