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GENERAL: Ray Brown Defined the Modern Jazz Rhythm Section

Grammy Award-winning double-bassist Ray Brown was a leader in defining the modern jazz rhythm section -- in addition to being a first-rate soloist. His unique dynamic and innate sense of swing graced performances by Dizzy Gillespie, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Oscar Peterson and countless others...

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23:54 on April 15 2009

GENERAL: Ray Brown Defined the Modern Jazz Rhythm Section

All About Jazz — Grammy Award-winning double-bassist Ray Brown was a leader in defining the modern jazz rhythm section -- in addition to being a first-rate soloist. His unique dynamic ... more info

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