Ruby Braff

Ruby Braff
Born: Mar 16, 1927 in Boston, MA
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Died: Feb 9, 2003 in Chatham, MA
Genre: Jazz
Styles: Mainstream Jazz, Swing, New Orleans Jazz, Standards, New Orleans Jazz Revival
Biography: One of the great swing/Dixieland cornetists, Ruby Braff went through long periods of his career unable to find work because his music was considered out-of-fashion, but his fortunes improved by the 1970s. A very expressive player who in later years liked to build his solos up to a low note, Braff's playing ...Read full biography
Two by Two: Ruby and Ellis Play Rodgers and Hart
Released: 1955
Label: Vanguard
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In 1955, trumpeter Ruby Braff recorded two duet albums with the sensitive pianist Ellis Larkins and both projects were very well-received. This CD reissue brings back the second session in which they perform ...Read full review
With the Ed Bickert Trio
Released: 1979
Label: Sackville
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With the breakup of his quartet with guitarist George Barnes (which had become less spontaneous and more arranged during its final period), cornetist Ruby Braff was again touring as a single and free to ...Read full review
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