Beginning in 1994, the great bassist Ray Brown made a series of five recordings titled "Some of My Best Friends Are ..." featuring piano players, saxophone players, singers, trumpet players and guitarists (in that order). Anchored by Brown's working trio, the recordings showcase the talents of guest artists including Oscar Peterson, Joe Lovano, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Nicholas Payton and John Pizzarelli. Read more...
By Pamela Espeland