Artist

Ray Brown

jazz bassist

Pittsburgh, United States · 1926 – 2002

Ray Brown is a musician from Pittsburgh, United States, active 1926–2002. Their discography on Gatefold includes 4 records. They also recorded with The Oscar Peterson Trio, The Poll Winners, LA4, Bud Powell Trio, The Ray Brown Trio and The Oscar Peterson Quartet.

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Albums tracked

170

In collections

1926

Since

7 projects · 170 records in Gatefold collections

Biography

American jazz double bassist
Born 13 October 1926 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, died 2 July 2002 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA (aged 75)
He was Oscar Peterson's former bassist (from 1951).
Ex-husband of jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, father of jazz pianist/singer Ray Brown Jr.
For the French songwriter, see Ray Brown.
For the US session trumpet player, please use Ray Brown.
For the classical trombonist, please use Ray Brown.
For the other trumpet player, please use Ray Brown.

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