ray brown
Raymond Matthews Brown (October 13, 1926 – July 2, 2002) was an American jazz double bassist, known for his extensive work with Oscar Peterson and Ella Fitzgerald. He was also a founding member of the group that would later develop into the Modern Jazz Quartet.
Early life
Ray Brown was born on October 13, 1926, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and took piano lessons as a child. After noticing how many pianists attended his high school, he thought of taking up the trombone, but his father was unable to afford one. With a vacancy in the high school jazz orchestra, he took up the upright bass instead.
American jazz double bassist and cellist, Ray Brown and Canadian pianist and composer Oscar Peterson performing at the London House, Chicago, IL, US, mid 1960s.
American jazz double bassist and cellist Ray Brown during a photo shoot in Wells St. Studio, Chicago, IL.
Ray Brown with Marian McPartland.
