Ray Brown - Bassics: The Best of the Ray Brown Trio 1977-2000 / 2CD set

2006 CD collection.

This set spotlights the legendary bassist and leader of one of the most swinging trios in jazz history. Featuring the very best of Ray Brown Trio performances, spanning nearly 30 years, Bassics includes the first CD release ever of “Mistreated, But Undefeated Blues” [alternate take]. Also includes photos and liner notes by noted jazz historian Neil Tesser (co-host of Listen Here! The Public Radio Jazz Review).

Features… pianists: Gene Harris, Cedar Walton, Monty Alexander, Benny Green, Geoff Keezer drummers: Jeff Hamilton, Elvin Jones, Gerry King, Mickey Roker, Gregory Hutchinson, Karriem Riggins guest artists: Red Holloway, Emily Remler, Ralph Moore, Ulf Wakenius, Stanley Turrentine, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Terence Blanchard and Herb Ellis.

Sister Sadie
Blue Bossa
Exactly Like You
Mistreated But Undefeated (Alternate Take)
Have You Met Miss Jones?
That's All
Rio
Summertime
Buhaina Buhaina
The Real Blues
Bye Bye Blackbird
Gumbo Hump
Phineas Can Be
Don't Get Sassy
Seven Steps to Heaven
Port of Rico
You're My Everything
Freddie Freeloader
It's Only a Paper Moon
Cherokee
Caravan
Goodbye
I Want to Be Happy
Lined with a Groove