The Ray Bryant Trio
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The Ray Bryant Trio is a 1956 album by Jazz
Pianist Ray Bryant
. Also playing on the album are drummer Specs Wright
and bassist Ike Isaacs
.
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
Pianist Ray Bryant
Ray Bryant
Raphael Homer "Ray" Bryant was an American Jazz pianist and composer.-Biography:Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Ray Bryant began playing the piano at the age of six, also performing on bass in junior High School...
. Also playing on the album are drummer Specs Wright
Specs Wright
Charles "Specs" Wright was an American jazz drummer born in Philadelphia.Wright played drums in an Army band until his discharge in 1947. Following this he played in a group with Jimmy Heath and Howard McGhee. In 1949 he joined Dizzy Gillespie's band alongside John Coltrane, remaining until it...
and bassist Ike Isaacs
Ike Isaacs (bassist)
Ike Isaacs was an American jazz bassist from Ohio.Isaacs played trumpet and tuba as a child before settling on bass. He served in the Army during World War II, where he took lessons from Wendell Marshall. Following this he played with Tiny Grimes , Earl Bostic , Paul Quinichette , and Bennie Green...
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Track list
- "Golden Earings"
- "Angel Eyes"
- "Blues Changes"
- "Splittin'"
- "Django"
- "The Thrill is Gone"
- "Daahoud"
- "Sonar"