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Ray Brown

Rock music
Jazz
Be bop
Ray Brown – born October 13, 1926 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – was a jazz double bassist best known for his work with Ella Fitzgerald (who he was briefly married to) and Oscar Peterson. Originally, Brown took piano lessons but switched to upright bass in high school. During his early years, he became known in Pittsburg jazz circles while playing with bands like the Jimmy Hinsley Sextet and the Snookum Russell Band. Brown relocated to New York when he was 20 and joined Dizzy Gillespie’s band. Brown released New Sounds in Modern Music, his first album as a leader, in 1946. The fol...
Songs
Ain't Misbehavin'
Ain't Misbehavin'Ray Brown

Jazz Cello

5:12

In a Mellow Tone
In a Mellow ToneBen Webster, Roy Eldridge, Budd Johnson, Coleman Hawkins and Ray Brown

Ben Webster Encounters Coleman Hawkins

20:16

Sophisticated Lady
Sophisticated LadyMilt Jackson, Joe Pass, Ray Brown, Mickey Roker, Brown, Roker and Pass

All Too Soon: The Ellington Album

5:31

What Is This Thing Called Love
What Is This Thing Called LoveCharlie Parker, Johnny Hodges, Barney Kessel, Oscar Peterson, Flip Phillips, Ben Webster, Charlie Shavers, Benny Carter, Ray Brown and J.C. Heard

Midnight Jazz At Carnegie Hall

3:55

Over the Rainbow
Over the RainbowAndré Previn, Mundell Lowe and Ray Brown (Andre Previn)

Old Friends

5:01

A Child Is Born
A Child Is BornBill Evans, Philly Joe Jones, Harold Land, Ray Brown and Kenny Burrell

God Bless the Child

7:32

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