Bassics: The Best Of The Ray Brown Trio (1977-2000)

Ray Brown Trio

Release Date: 24 Oct 2006
Label: CONCORD JAZZ
Genre: JAZZ

CAT # CCD2-30077-25

DISC ONE
1. Sister Sadie 4:57
2. Blue Bossa 5:03
3. Exactly Like You 5:45
4. Mistreated But Undefeated Blues (Alternate Take) 4:16
5. Have You Met Miss Jones? 4:19
6. That's All 6:04
7. Rio 7:01
8. Summertime 7:10
9. Buhaina Buhaina 5:52
10. The Real Blues 7:50
11. Bye Bye Blackbird 6:42
12. Gumbo Hump 4:07
DISC TWO
1. Phineas Can Be 6:36
2. Don't Get Sassy 5:46
3. Seven Steps To Heaven 4:07
4. Port Of Rico 6:16
5. You're My Everything 4:28
6. Freddie Freeloader 7:06
7. It's Only A Paper Moon 7:50
8. Cherokee 6:19
9. Caravan 5:28
10. Goodbye 7:57
11. I Want To Be Happy 3:35
12. Lined With A Groove 3:39

This incredible, specially priced 2-CD collection spotlights the legendary bassist and leader of one of the most swinging trios in jazz history. Featuring the very best of Ray Brown Trio performances, spanning nearly 30 years, Bassics includes the first CD release ever of “Mistreated, But Undefeated Blues” [alternate take]. Also includes photos and liner notes by noted jazz historian Neil Tesser (co-host of Listen Here! The Public Radio Jazz Review).

Features… pianists: Gene Harris, Cedar Walton, Monty Alexander, Benny Green, Geoff Keezer drummers: Jeff Hamilton, Elvin Jones, Gerry King, Mickey Roker, Gregory Hutchinson, Karriem Riggins guest artists: Red Holloway, Emily Remler, Ralph Moore, Ulf Wakenius, Stanley Turrentine, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Terence Blanchard and Herb Ellis.

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