This year marks the birth centennial of two of the most influential frontmen jazz has ever known: John Coltrane and Miles Davis. Celebrations are taking place across the country, including at this ...

Impeccable taste, irresistible swing, infectious melodiousness, technical dexterity and unparalleled tone -- bassist Ray Brown had them all. And a little bit of good luck, too: On his first day in New ...

Ray Brown’s music needs no introduction. Just as the liner notes to Walk On state, no one played bass like Ray Brown. Even if you don’t know it, you’re probably already aware of his work, for Brown ...