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Ray Brown Trio
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), Dizzy Gillespie, 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. In 1947, Ella Fitzgerald joined
Gillespie on a tour and by the end of...
Stars Fell on AlabamaRay Brown, Ralph Moore and Ray Brown Trio
Old Friends
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CherokeeRay Brown, Ralph Moore, Dee Dee Bridgewater and Ray Brown Trio
Some Of My Best Friends Are Singers
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Exactly Like YouRay Brown, Gene Harris and Ray Brown Trio
Soular Energy
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But BeautifulRay Brown, Antonio Hart, Nancy King and Ray Brown Trio
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The Nearness of YouRay Brown and Ray Brown Trio
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When It's Sleepy Time Down SouthRay Brown, Ralph Moore and Ray Brown Trio
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