Ray Brown "Don't Forget The Blues"

On this 1985 Concord release, bassist Ray Brown heads an all-star quintet featuring trombonist Al Grey, guitarist Ron Eschete, pianist Gene Harris, and drummer Grady Tate. The majority of the selections on the set are blues (including "Night Train," "Rocks in My Bed," "Jumpin' the Blues," and a pair of Brown originals) with "If I Could Be with You (One Hour Tonight)" being a temporary departure. Grey, Eschete, Harris, and Brown have plenty of concise solos, Tate is typically excellent in support, and the results should please straight-ahead jazz fans. ~ Scott Yanow

Recorded at Classic Sound Studio, New York, New York in May 1985. Includes liner notes by Felix Grant.

Ray Brown All Stars: Ray Brown (bass); Al Grey (trombone); Gene Harris (piano); Ron Eschete (guitar); Grady Tate (drums).

Personnel: Ron Eschete (guitar); Al Grey (trombone); Gene Harris (piano, electric piano, Fender Rhodes piano); Grady Tate (drums).