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| 1. | Away in a Manger
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| 2. | Santa Claus Is Coming to Town
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| 3. | God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
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| 4. | It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
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| 5. | Little Drummer Boy
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| 6. | The Christmas Song
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| 7. | Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
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| 8. | Winter Wonderland
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| 9. | We Wish You a Merry Christmas
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| 10. | O Tannenbaum
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| 11. | Jingle Bells
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| 12. | White Christmas
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| 13. | The Christmas Rap
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Jazz
Everyone knows how great musicians can provide a powerful platform for talented singers. On Telarc’s Christmas Songs with the Ray Brown Trio, the legendary bassist-leader’s familiar trio setting (with some terrific help from tenor saxophonist Ralph Moore and guitarist Russell Malone) gives jazz’s most talented vocalists a chance to strut their stuff on a new Christmas collection of holiday favorites.
Ray Brown’s arrangements here are nothing short of sensational. A familiar name in every jazz household, this legendary bass player has been making music for more than 50 years. Highlights include a syncopated, gospel-infused version of "Away in a Manger" from Grammy winner Dee Dee Bridgewater and a warm, classic rendition of "The Christmas Song" by Kevin Mahogany. Diana Krall brings out the blues in "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town," and there’s a down-home version of "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear" from Etta Jones. New Telarc signing Vanessa Rubin, whom Ray added specifically for this session, displays her vocal talents on the ballad "White Christmas."
Ray has worked successfully with jazz vocalists before, releasing Some of My Best Friends Are...Singers (CD-83441) in 1988, the latest in his acclaimed Some of My Best Friends Are... series. And while Brown has participated in many holiday recordings as a sideman, he had never led a Christmas session himself. Christmas Songs with the Ray Brown Trio presented him with the perfect opportunity.
Ray Brown
Active Decades: '40s, '50s, '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s and '00s
Born: Oct 13, 1926 in Pittsburgh, PA
Died: Jul 02, 2002 in Indianapolis, IN
Genre: Jazz
Styles: Bop, Mainstream Jazz
The huge and comfortable sound of Ray Brown's bass was a welcome feature on bop-oriented sessions for over a half-century. He played locally in his native Pittsburgh in his early days.
Arriving in New York in 1945, on his first day in town Brown met and played with Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Bud Powell. He was hired by Gillespie for his small groups and his big band; "One Bass Hit" and "Two Bass Hit" were early features, and he can be seen with Dizzy Gillespie in the 1947 film Jiving in Bebop. Although not a soloist on the level of an Oscar Pettiford, Brown's quick reflexes and ability to accompany soloists in a swinging fashion put him near the top of his field. After playing with Jazz at the Philharmonic, he married Ella Fitzgerald (their marriage only lasted during 1948-1952), and for a time led his own trio to back the singer. Brown recorded with an early version of the Modern Jazz Quartet (under Milt Jackson's leadership), and then became a permanent member of the Oscar Peterson Trio (1951-1966).
With Peterson, the bassist traveled the world, guested with other top jazz artists, was featured on JATP tours, became famous, and recorded constantly. He began playing cello in the late '50s, and used it on a few of his own dates. After leaving Peterson, Brown settled in Los Angeles, worked in the studios, continued recording jazz, and worked as a manager of several artists (including the Modern Jazz Quartet and Quincy Jones). He played with the L.A. Four starting in 1974, did a great deal to revive the careers of Ernestine Anderson and Gene Harris, and recorded extensively for Pablo and Concord. The Ray Brown Trio featured pianists Gene Harris, Benny Green, and Geoff Keezer, along with drummers Jeff Hamilton and Greg Hutchison, and recorded for Concord and Telarc. He continued touring up until his death, dying in his sleep while napping before a show in Indianapolis on July 2, 2002. His last batch of sessions, working as a trio with pianist Monty Alexander and guitarist Russell Malone, were released that fall.
---Scott Yanow, All Music Guide |
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