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1 - American jazz double bassist
2 - Australian singer/guitarist
1. Raymond Matthews Brown (October 13, 1926–July 2, 2002) was an American jazz double bassist.
Ray Brown was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and had piano lessons from the age of eight. After noticing how many pianists attended his high school, he thought of taking up the trombone, but was unable to afford one. With a vacancy in the high school jazz orchestra, he took up the double bass.
A major early influence on Brown's bass playing was the bassist in the Duke Ellington band, Jimmy Blanton. As a young man Ray Brown became steadily more well known in the Pittsburgh jazz scene, with his first experiences playing in bands with the Jimmy Hinsley Sextet and the Snookum Russel band. After graduating from high school, hearing stories about the burgeoning jazz scene on 52nd Street, in New York City, he bought a one way ticket to New York.
Arriving in New York at the age of twenty, he met up with Hank Jones, with whom he had previously worked, and was introduced to Dizzy Gillespie, who was looking for a bass player. Gillespie hired Brown on the spot and he soon played with such established musicians as Art Tatum and Charlie Parker.
From 1946 to 1951 he played in Gillespie's band. Brown, along with the vibraphonist Milt Jackson, drummer Kenny Clarke, and the pianist John Lewis formed the rhythm section of the Gillespie band, and their work together eventually led to the creation of the Modern Jazz Quartet.
Around this time Brown was also appearing in Jazz at the Philharmonic concerts, organised by Norman Granz. It was at these concerts that he met the jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, whom he married in 1947. Together they adopted a child born to Fitzgerald's half-sister Francis, whom they christened Ray Brown, Jr. Fitzgerald and Brown divorced in 1952.
It was at a Jazz at the Philharmonic concert in 1949 that Brown first worked with the jazz pianist Oscar Peterson, in whose trio Brown would play from 1951 to 1966. After leaving the Trio he became a manager and promoter as well as a performer.
In 1966, he settled in Los Angeles where he was in high demand working for various television show orchestras. He also accompanied some of the leading artists of the day, including Frank Sinatra, Billy Eckstine, Tony Bennett, Sarah Vaughan, and Nancy Wilson. He also managed his former musical partners, the Modern Jazz Quartet, as well as a young Quincy Jones, produced some shows for the Hollywood Bowl, wrote jazz double bass instruction books, and developed a jazz cello.
It was whilst in Los Angeles that he composed music for films and television shows. He was awarded his first Grammy for his composition, "Gravy Waltz", a tune which would later be used as the theme song for The Steve Allen Show.
In the 1980s and 1990s he led his own trios and continued to refine his bass playing style. In his later years he recorded and toured extensively with pianist Gene Harris. In the early 1980s, he discovered Diana Krall in a restaurant in Nanaimo, British Columbia.
He continued to perform until his death; he died while taking a nap before a show in Indianapolis.
2. Ray Brown & The Whispers were a highly successful Australian rock band from 1964-67. Led by singer Ray Brown, they ranked alongside The Easybeats, Billy Thorpe & The Aztecs and Normie Rowe as one of the most popular acts of the period. After a few name and personnel changes which led to short lived incarnations, Ray sought to further/widen his career and in late '67 Ray headed overseas and spent two years working in the U.S.A. which included the recording of a solo album Just Ray Brown for Capitol, produced by American composer arranger producer David Axelrod. Despite the name producer and large budget, it flopped, largely due to poor choices of material by the company. According to a contemporary interview from Go-Set, Ray declared that "Capitol spent $30,000 on it, put in a 30 piece orchestra and then wouldn't let me pick my own material."
3. Ray Brown is from Tallahassee, FL and has been writing songs and performing since 2010. His debut album, CANYON, was released in August, 2012. The East Village arts quarterly, BOOG CITY describes his songs as "funny and tragic at the same time" and The New Yorker dubbed him "a solid songwriter".
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That's All
Ray Brown Lyrics
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And the promise to be near each time you call,
And the only heart I own is yours and yours alone, that's all, that's all.
I can only give you country walks in springtime,
And a hand to hold when leaves begin to fall,
And a love whose burning light to warm the winter night, that's all, that's all.
There are those I am sure who have told you,
They will give you the world for a toy.
If you're wond'ring what I'm asking in return, dear,
You'll be glad to know that my demands are small.
Say it's me that you'll adore for now and ever more, that's all, that's all.
The song "That's All" by Ray Brown is a romantic ballad that expresses the singer's undying love and devotion to his beloved. The lyrics suggest that the singer is aware of his limitations in terms of what he can offer, but promises to give his love endlessly. The first verse conveys the idea that the singer's love is eternal and that he will always be there for his partner. The second verse portrays the singer's willingness to go on long walks in spring and provide comfort during the colder months. The lyrics in the bridge indicate that while others may promise extravagant things, the singer only asks for a chance to love and care for his partner.
The overall mood of the song is deeply romantic and sentimental. The instrumentation is minimal, consisting only of a piano and bass, which emphasizes the intimacy of the lyrics. The song is a classic example of a love ballad and has been covered by several artists over the years. The lyrics, though simple, are deeply emotive and speak to the universal desire for love and companionship.
Line by Line Meaning
I can only give you love that lasts forever,
I can offer you a love that will never end or falter.
And the promise to be near each time you call,
I vow to be there for you whenever you need me, at any moment.
And the only heart I own is yours and yours alone, that's all, that's all.
My heart belongs to you, and you alone; there is no other love in my life.
I can only give you country walks in springtime,
I can take you on strolls along picturesque paths during the spring season.
And a hand to hold when leaves begin to fall,
I will be by your side to offer comfort during autumn as the leaves change colors and fall.
And a love whose burning light to warm the winter night, that's all, that's all.
My love for you is a bright and radiant flame, which will keep you warm on cold winter nights.
There are those I am sure who have told you,
I know that others may have made grand promises to you.
They will give you the world for a toy.
They might have offered you incredible things, trivializing them as mere toys.
All I ask for these arms to enfold you, and a love, time can never destroy.
All I want is to be able to hold you closely, and to share a love that is enduring, that nothing can ever break.
If you're wond'ring what I'm asking in return, dear,
If you are unsure of what I want from you in exchange, my love,
You'll be glad to know that my demands are small.
I have very simple requests and expectations.
Say it's me that you'll adore for now and ever more, that's all, that's all.
All I want is for you to love and cherish me, now and forever; nothing else in the world matters as much as that.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOB HAYMES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@innate83
I just discovered Ray Brown this afternoon. My life is changed for the better.
@stackofiasco5591
Brother now me too!!
@bronson8062
One of my favorite songs of all time
@juliendelbrouck4776
So beautiful ! That's all !
I discover a new drummer : "Gerrick King".
I appreciate again the soft touch of Gene Harris and the swing of Ray Brown ! So thanks a lot for posting !
@TonyRazzano
A combo of PURE GENIOUS<<<They;re with GOD Now,,R.I.P. Brothers<<<<<<
@igorsniager488
beautiful song played so precise love it
@HankDwayneMatray
I can't wait to get this on vinyl. Delivery sould be at the end of december '14. Love this great bassist and pianist.
@peter93500
Magnifique...
@maeviac30
found it on last! love it!
@iwishyourlove46
Excelente Gene Harris, me hizo recordar a Oscar Peterson, algo tiene de su estilo...