The Ray Brown Trio

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Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1926, RAY BROWN’s formal musical training began at the age of eight with the study of piano. By the time Brown was in high school, he had already become an accomplished pianist. Thinking that the bass would be easier than the piano, Brown began playing it by ear and soon was playing professionally around town. After high school, Brown joined the Jimmy Hinsely Sextet and traveled with the group on the road for six months. The following year he joined the Snookum Russell band, playing larger clubs throughout the United States. He departed Russell's band at the age of 20 to make his way as a freelance musician in New York City. Ray Brown's reputation as an accomplished musician preceded him to New York, where he was hired immediately by Dizzy Gillespie. His experiences with Dizzy Gillespie led Ray around the world, playing, learning and composing his own music. In 1948, Brown left the band to form his own trio with Hank Jones and Charlie Smith. Brown toured with Jazz at the Philharmonic for 18 years playing in Europe, the Far East and the US, appearing in nearly every major club and concert hall. In the late '60s, Brown composed "Gravy Waltz;" the tune became the Steve Allen Show's theme song and a best-selling record that won him a Grammy Award. Ray Brown was the bassist for all of Frank Sinatra's specials, and has been a part of some of the most outstanding television musical events in the business. He guided the Hollywood Bowl Associatio

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Soular Energy

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Christmas Songs With the Ray Brown Trio

Live At The Loa - Summer Wind

Bam Bam Bam

Summertime

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3 Dimensional

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Walk On: The Final Ray Brown Trio Recording

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Some of My Best Friends Are… Singers

Summer Wind: Live at the Loa

Live At Starbucks

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Some Of My Best Friends Are… Guitarists

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Seven Steps to Heaven

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