Ray Brown

The Man - Complete Recordings 1946-1959

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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.

Item Details+
Genre Jazz
Style Bop, Swing, Cool Jazz
Media Near Mint (NM or M-)
Sleeve Near Mint (NM or M-)
Description NM copy all around.
Label Fresh Sound Records
Year 2009
Country Spain
Format CD
Tracklist+

1-1. For Hecklers Only 2:57

1-2. Smokey Hollow Jump 3:01

1-3. Boppin' The Blues 3:05

1-4. Moody Speaks 2:30

1-5. Slow Down 1:51

1-6. Blue Lou 2:15

1-7. Song Of The Volga Boatmen 3:32

1-8. Little Toe 4:49

1-9. All Of You 3:56

1-10. Everything I Have Is Yours 4:25

1-11. Alone Together 4:43

1-12. After You've Gone 2:37

1-13. Will You Still Be Mine? 3:39

1-14. My Foolish Heart 4:05

1-15. Bass Introduction 0:18

1-16. Blues For Sylvia 4:39

1-17. Blues For Lorraine 2:58

1-18. Bass Conclusion 0:18

1-19. Cat Without A Playmate 2:26

2-1. Body And Soul 12:10

2-2. Bass Ball 2:48

2-3. Bric-A-Brac 5:31

2-4. Upstairs Blues 6:37

2-5. Indiana (Back Home Again In) 4:36

2-6. The Nearness Of You 6:14

2-7. Take The "A" Train 8:04

2-8. Cool Walk 6:29

2-9. Jim 9:00

2-10. Mighty Cool Penthouse 5:21

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