Ray Brown (left) and Christian McBride (proper) in 1993
Courtesy of Christian McBride
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Courtesy of Christian McBride
Ray Brown was born 100 years in the past, on Oct. 13, 1926. In a profession spanning almost six a long time, he performed alongside Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie Parker as bebop took form, spent 15 years within the Oscar Peterson Trio and appeared on greater than 2,000 recordings. He additionally mentored generations of musicians, together with two bassists he referred to as his “sons”: John Clayton and Jazz Evening host Christian McBride. On this episode, Christian talks together with his “massive brother” John to pay tribute to Ray.
Credit:
Writers and Producers: Sarah Geledi and Simon Rentner; Government Producer: Steven A. Williams; Government Producer at NPR Music: Suraya Mohamed; Government Director of NPR Music: Sonali Mehta; Host: Christian McBride.
