Raymond Matthews Brown (October 13, 1926 – July 2, 2002) was an American jazz double bassist known for extensive work with Oscar Peterson and Ella Fitzgerald.
You can find people similar to Ray Brown by visiting our lists American male jazz musicians and Cannonball Adderley Quintet members.
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Date of birth | 13 October 1926
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Place of birth | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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Date of death | 2 July 2002
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Age | 75 (age at death)
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Place of death | Indianapolis, Indiana
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Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA
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Ray Brown is known for his role in the video Paula-Paula (2010) as musician: recorded music.
He is also known for his role in the film Art School Confidential (2006) as writer: "Ray's Idea".
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