Ruby Braff

Born: Mar 16, 1927 in Boston, MA

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Died: Feb 9, 2003 in Chatham, MA

Genre: Jazz, Pop/Rock

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

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Music For The Still Of The Night

Released: 2001

Label: Arbors Records, Inc.

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Don't be misled by the title of Ruby Braff's CD; this is not a collection of slow ballads. It consists of some of the most swinging interpretations of timeless standards as only the veteran cornetist can ...Read full review

Ruby Braff & His New England Songhounds, Vol. 1

Released: 1991

Label: Concord Jazz

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Cornetist Ruby Braff and tenor-saxophonist Scott Hamilton have teamed up on several memorable occasions. On the first of two CD volumes Braff and Hamilton are joined by a fine quartet ("The New England ...Read full review

More Ruby Braff albums: Main Albums (79), Compilations (28), DVD/Video (2)

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