Ray Brown / Monty Alexander / Russell Malone

Ray Brown

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 22, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Telarc
• ASIN: B00006LI4D
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #65,387 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Django

2. Fly Me To The Moon

3. Blues For Junior

4. Honeysuckle Rose

5. Compassion

6. Dexter's Deck

7. I Just Can't See For Looking

8. One For Hamp

9. Don't Go

10. Look Who's Here

11. You Can See

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Before he left us in July 2, 2002, Ray Brown reigned as the king of jazz bassists for over five decades. As a disciple of Oscar Pettiford and Jimmy Blanton, Brown's sturdy tone, impeccable technique, and swinging drive propelled Ella Fitzgerald, Oscar Peterson, Milt Jackson, and countless other jazz stars to fame. On this CD, his 18th recording for the Telarc label and his fifth in his celebrated Best Friends series, Brown is joined by the young guitar wizard Russell Malone and the lyrical, Jamaican-born pianist Monty Alexander. The drumless lineup is a tribute to the groundbreaking trios Brown lead with Oscar Peterson, and the music is simply remarkable. With Alexander's flowing pianisms shadowed by Malone's articulate guitar work, Brown's deep grooves are only topped by his flawless melodic ideas. If that isn't enough, this specially priced set also contains another CD with tracks from Brown's previous Telarc releases, selected by producer Elaine Martone. It further proves that no one has, or will, play the bass like Ray Brown. --Eugene Holley Jr.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is how jazz bass playing should be like..., February 28, 2003

By	B. J. Lane "jazzbo" (Levittown, PA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Recorded just a few short months before he left us last summer, Ray showed us (as he did many times over the years) one prime example of the great musician he was. No one can ever match or exceed the talent this legend possessed.

Every track on this CD is a gem, and the musicianship of Russell Malone (guitar) and Monty Alexander (piano) is impeccable. As a bonus, Telarc added another disc showcasing Ray's finest work from his other CDs.

This CD should be in every jazz lover's library!...

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A different kind of Ray Brown Trio . . ., October 13, 2005

By	Aurpon W. Mitra - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

When I first looked up the album, I was surprised not to see a drummer listed. My assumption was it was going to be kind of boring without somebody like Jeff Hamilton, Karriem Riggins, or Greg Hutchinson(former Ray Brown drummers) in the ensemble. How wrong I was!

Monty Alexander and Russell Malone are just awesome on this recording. Malone has such stylistic range but still maintains a rich tone. Alexander has softer approach that is equally playful. And of course, Ray Brown is always amazing.

Definitely worth purchasing for anyone who likes Jazz, Ray Brown, or just wants some relaxed listening with a swinging trio.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a gem, August 11, 2006

By	Powerpack "Victor" (Saint Paul, MN USA) - See all my reviews

This remains one of my enduring favorite albums. Have invested in several albums by the three artists involved over the years, with generally more disappointing results (- still think Russell Malone can come up with a similar calibre CD some year!) What a beautifully synthesized, mellow and thoughtful piece of work - just love it.