Ray Brown - His Life and Music - Jay Sweet
Brown’s Bag: Albums listing Ray Brown as a Leader (1975-1979)
Ray Brown - His Life and Music - Jay Sweet
Jay Sweet [+]
musician, educator and writer
Jay Sweet is a professional jazz bassist, educator, writer, and researcher. Currently, he teaches bass instruction and courses in Jazz History, American Music History, and Music Appreciation at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey. He has also taught several related courses at Middlesex College and Rutgers University. In addition, he is the owner and director of Sweet Music Academy, where he and his fantastic staff of highly trained instructors have taught well over 3,500 students through his efforts. Along with teaching, Jay Sweet is an active performer who has performed and recorded with several noted artists. Most recently, he has worked as a contributing editor of Jersey Jazz Magazine and author of the books A History of American Music: An Origin Story 1750-1950 and The Music of 1964: The 50 Most Impactful Albums.
Jay Sweet holds degrees from Berklee College of Music (B.M.) and Rutgers University (M.M.). He is also the host of the popular podcasts 30 Albums For 30 Years (1964-1994) and The Jazz Real Book.
Jay Sweet holds degrees from Berklee College of Music (B.M.) and Rutgers University (M.M.). He is also the host of the popular podcasts 30 Albums For 30 Years (1964-1994) and The Jazz Real Book.
Description
From 1975 to 1979, Ray Brown stepped into a more prominent role as a leader or co-leader in various albums, setting the stage for the formation of his acclaimed Ray Brown Trio. Notable releases during this time include collaborations with Milt Jackson, Joe Pass, Joe Sample, and Shelly Manne. Solo releases include Brown's Bag, The Ray Brown Sextet on Hot Tracks, Something For Lester, and the co-led project Quadrant with Joe Pass and Milt Jackson, which showcased his versatility.