Our good friend Matthew Rybicki compiled this awesome book that includes note-for-note transcriptions of 18 classic Ray Brown performances, as well as great biographical and historical information relating to the songs he's chosen. He put together this video for us, and we hope that you enjoy it as much as we do.

Matthew is an artist/instructor for Jazz at the Lincoln Center, and maintains an active performing schedule. He has worked with Wynton Marsalis, Laurence Hobgood, and countless others. Matthew studied at the Berklee College of Music and The Juilliard School.

Ray Brown: Legendary Jazz Bassist

One of the all-time, heavyweight champions of the upright bass, Ray Brown pushed the limits of the instrument both physically and musically and will be forever regarded as one of the finest musicians in jazz history. From his time with the Oscar Peterson Trio to his studio work with Quincy Jones, this collection of transcribed bass lines highlights some of the best of Rays recorded work throughout his career...

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