Mentions of Ray Brown
2 mentions
Statements by others that mention Ray Brown, drawn from interviews, books, and other sources.
Ray Brown was one of these ... he was one of the very few bass players where drums seem superfluous, because his beat was so strong.
On the strength of his mentor Ray Brown's time feel, in a 2015 NPR interview.
↗ NPR
Christian McBride On Ray Brown's Bass And James Brown's Appeal
2015-11-18
said by Christian McBrideRay Brown was the one that let me know that it was ok to actually enjoy what you're doing on stage.
On how Ray Brown showed him that a serious jazz musician need not look grim on stage.
↗ Jazz Weekly
Christian McBride: Portraits of Musical and Social Icons
2020-09-01