Ruby Braff has been so good for so long that it’s easy to take him for granted. He suffers from what a friend of mine calls the "Zoot Sims Syndrome" a situation in which another great release is not ...

This review also serves as a tribute and an obituary for a marvelous jazz cornetist. Ruby Braff died on February 9, 2003 in North Chatham, Mass., at age 75. The cause of death was given as ...

Two classic traditional jazz recordings have finally made it to compact disc. The Ralph Sutton—Ruby Braff Duet (Chaz Jazz 101-2. 1979) and The Ralph Sutton—Ruby Braff Quartet (Chaz Jazz 102-2, 1979) ...

Ruby Braff has compiled an album of sheer pleasure in quintet work. His well shaped cornet sound, and the interplay of the instruments through each cut is a shining example of mastery of pacing and a ...

Ruby Braff, 75, the jazz cornetist whose elegance on the horn was offset by an abrasive personality that left him many fans but few friends, died Feb. 9 at a nursing home in North Chatham, Mass. He ...

When You're Smiling; Easy Living; Pullin' Thru; You're A Lucky Guy; You're A Sweetheart; Struttin' With Some Barbecue; Flowers For A Lady; Foolin' Myself; I'll Be Around; It's Easy To Blame The ...

Pocket Full Of Dreams; Blues For Ruby; I've Got The World On A String; Please; Love For Sale; Old Folks; Skylark; Blues For Ellis; When A Woman Loves A Man; Sailboat In The Moonlight; What Is There To ...

Gone With The Wind; Exactly Like You; Keepin' Out Of Mischief; Rosetta; You Can Depend On Me; Limehouse Blues; Memories Of You; Liza; Louisiana; Wang, Wang Blues; On The Sunny Side Of The Street; ...

Ruby Braff began his jazz career as an out-of-time traditionalist playing with veteran jazzmen of an earlier age, and rose to establish his own standing as one of the handful of leading artists ...

Romance In The Dark; When You Wish Upon A Star; (I Don't Stand A) Ghost Of A Chance; Wishing ; Where's Freddie?; I'm In The Market For You; Sweet Sue; Linger Awhile; ...

Ruby Braff passed away this morning at the Liberty Commons nursing home in Chatham, MA around 7:00 a.m. (Sunday, 2/9/03). He was 75 years old. Ruby's funeral will be on Wednesday, February 12, 2003, ...

Right Off; This Year's Kisses; Chicago; Swan Song; Bugle Call Rag; With Time To Love; All Alone By The Telephone; AI Know That You Know; I Ain't Got Nobody; Lonely Moments; ...