The Man - Complete Recordings 1946-1959
Ray Brown revolutionized the bass in jazz, moving the instrument from rhythmic support to full melodic partner. This comprehensive 2xCD collection traces his development from early bebop through cool jazz innovations. Brown's tone remains remarkably consistent across sessions - full, present, never intrusive yet impossible to ignore. Whether anchoring bebop's frantic energy or supporting cooler ensemble work, Brown's musicality defines the sound. Working with Parker, Gillespie, and others, these recordings document an instrument and musician in fundamental transformation. For jazz students and collectors, this historical survey is essential - it's the blueprint for how modern jazz bass should function. Brown's influence echoes through every bass player who followed.
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Item Details+
| Genre | Jazz |
| Style | Bop Swing Cool Jazz |
| Media | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Sleeve | Near Mint (NM or M-) |
| Label | Fresh Sound Records |
| Year | 2009 |
| Country | Spain |
| Format | 2xCD |
Tracklist+
- Genre:
- Jazz
- Style:
- Bop, Swing, Cool Jazz
- Label:
- Fresh Sound Records
- Country:
- Spain
- Year:
- 2009
- 1-1. Ray Brown's All Stars - For Hecklers Only 2:57
- 1-2. Ray Brown's All Stars - Smokey Hollow Jump 3:01
- 1-3. Ray Brown's All Stars - Boppin' The Blues 3:05
- 1-4. Ray Brown's All Stars - Moody Speaks 2:30
- 1-5. Ray Brown Trio - Slow Down 1:51
- 1-6. Ray Brown Trio - Blue Lou 2:15
- 1-7. Ray Brown Trio - Song Of The Volga Boatmen 3:32
- 1-8. The Ray Brown Big Band - Little Toe 4:49
- 1-9. The Ray Brown Big Band - All Of You 3:56
- 1-10. The Ray Brown Big Band - Everything I Have Is Yours 4:25
- 1-11. The Ray Brown Big Band - Alone Together 4:43
- 1-12. The Ray Brown Big Band - After You've Gone 2:37
- 1-13. The Ray Brown Big Band - Will You Still Be Mine? 3:39
- 1-14. The Ray Brown Big Band - My Foolish Heart 4:05
- 1-15. The Ray Brown Big Band - Bass Introduction 0:18
- 1-16. The Ray Brown Big Band - Blues For Sylvia 4:39
- 1-17. The Ray Brown Big Band - Blues For Lorraine 2:58
- 1-18. The Ray Brown Big Band - Bass Conclusion 0:18
- 1-19. Ray Brown - Cat Without A Playmate 2:26
- 2-1. Ray Brown, Oscar Pettiford - Body And Soul 12:10
- 2-2. Ray Brown Trio - Bass Ball 2:48
- 2-3. Ray Brown Quintet - Bric-A-Brac 5:31
- 2-4. Ray Brown Quintet - Upstairs Blues 6:37
- 2-5. Ray Brown Quintet - Indiana (Back Home Again In) 4:36
- 2-6. Ray Brown Quintet - The Nearness Of You 6:14
- 2-7. Ray Brown Quintet - Take The "A" Train 8:04
- 2-8. Ray Brown Quintet - Cool Walk 6:29
- 2-9. Ray Brown Quintet - Jim 9:00
- 2-10. Ray Brown Trio - Mighty Cool Penthouse 5:21
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