Russell Malone

Ray Brown / Monty Alexander / Russell Malone

ASIN: B00006LI4D

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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.

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a gem

A different kind of Ray Brown Trio . . .

How Could This Get Any Better?

This is how jazz bass playing should be like...

I Saw Them Together Live At Jazz Alley in Seattle!

Ray Brown / Monty Alexander / Russell Malone
Ray Brown , Monty Alexander , and Russell Malone
Manufacturer: Telarc
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006LI4D
Release Date: 2002-10-22

Tracks:

Django
Fly Me To The Moon
Blues For Junior
Honeysuckle Rose
Compassion
Dexter's Deck
I Just Can't See For Looking
One For Hamp
Don't Go
Look Who's Here
You Can See

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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:

a gem.......2006-08-12

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.

A different kind of Ray Brown Trio . . ........2005-10-13

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.

How Could This Get Any Better?.......2005-03-06

You tell me. I don't know. I tell you, Russell Malone and Monty Alexander's performance on this song has dazzled me for over a year. This was one of the first albums I ever got. It convinced me that jazz was worth listening to. I got this, and the solos have never failed to impress me. If you are a rocker, jazzer, rapper,or even a ukelele player you'll like this cd. My personal favorite is Fly Me To The Moon and Honeysuckle Rose. Ray Brown in himself is a virtuoso. He's played with lots of great players. Below are some other cds I recommend:
1. Straight Ahead (Ray Brown(b), Monty Alexander(p), Herb Ellis (g)) If you liked this album, this is similar with great playing and two cds!
2. Some Of My Best Friends Are Guitarists (Ray Brown (b), Geoff Keezer (p), Kareem Riggins (d), and Ulf Wakenius, Russell Malone, Bruce Forman, Herb Ellis, John Pizzarelli on different songs (guitarists))
3. Summertime (Ray Brown (b), Geoff Keezer (p), Gregory Hutchinson (d), Ulf Wakenius (g) This is also extremely similar to this cd.

P.S Please Check Out My Reviews On The Recommended CDs!

This is how jazz bass playing should be like..........2003-03-01

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!...

I Saw Them Together Live At Jazz Alley in Seattle!.......2002-11-29

Ray Brown and Jazz Alley in Seattle had a fine tradition. Ray would come in every year for two consecutive weeks and have a different group each week. One week it might be SuperBass with Ray, John Clayton and Christian McBride and the next it might be as it was last year Ray with Monty Alexander and Russell Malone. It was, unfortunately his last appearance which featured the latter group. Ray was his amazing self, Russell Malone, a brilliant guitarist with a clear understanding and appreciation for the jazz guitar's R&B and BeBop roots (listen to his version of "At Last" on a Houston Person CD and you will hear the R&B roots in spades!), and Monty Alexander, whom I had recently enjoyed with his group on a QEII cruise to England, was the ideal accompaniment. This was, in my mind, the best group Brown had ever brought in to Jazz Alley. Keep in mind previous groups featured Geoff Keezer, Stanley Turrentine, Larry Fuller, Jeff Hamilton, Kevin Mahogany and the "Sermon-like improvisations on every solo" of Gene Harris. I haven't heard this CD yet, but I am sure it will be one of my great treasured memories of Ray Brown, Russell Malone and Monty Alexander.

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Ray Brown Monty Alexander Russell Malone
Ray Brown , Monty Alexander , and Russell Malone
Manufacturer: Telarc
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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