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Ray Bryant

Ray Bryant Radio

General Info

  • Genre: Blues / Jazz / Soul

    Location New York, US

    Profile Views: 8954

    Last Login: 8/22/2011

    Member Since 2/5/2008

    Website http://jazzdisco.org/bryant/cat/a/

    Record Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    .. .. .. ...... Layout by ..CoolChaser.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Although he could always play bop, Ray Bryant's playing combines together older elements (including blues, boogie-woogie, gospel, and even stride) into a distinctive, soulful, and swinging style; no one plays "After Hours" quite like him. The younger brother of bassist Tommy Bryant, the older brother of singer/drummer Len Bryant and the uncle of Kevin, Robin and Duane Eubanks (his sister is their mother), Bryant started his career playing with Tiny Grimes in the late '40s. He became the house pianist at the Blue Note in Philadelphia in 1953, where he backed classic jazz greats (including Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, and Lester Young) and made important contacts. He accompanied Carmen McRae (1956-1957), recorded with Coleman Hawkins and Roy Eldridge at the 1957 Newport Jazz Festival (taking a brilliant solo on an exciting version of "I Can't Believe That You're in Love With Me"), and played with Jo Jones' trio (1958). Bryant settled in New York in 1959; played with Sonny Rollins, Charlie Shavers, and Curtis Fuller; and soon had his own trio. He had a few funky commercial hits (including "Little Susie", "The Madison Time" and "Cubano Chant") which kept him working for decades. Bryant recorded often throughout his career (most notably for Epic, Prestige, Columbia, Sue, Cadet, Atlantic, Pablo, and Emarcy), and even his dates on electric piano in the '70s are generally rewarding. However, Ray Bryant is heard at his best when playing the blues on unaccompanied acoustic piano. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Check out "The Ray Bryant Songbook" featuring Tina May and Len Bryant at http://www.jazzcds.co.uk/artist_id_115/cd_id_976

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  • Influences

    Art Tatum; Teddy Wilson

  • Sounds Like

    Ray Bryant

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  • Christine C. Young

    hello,i am you fans.


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    Hey.

    2 years ago
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  • Miss Kristin

    I wanted to say hi and thanks for being a friend.
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  • Miss Kristin

    I wanted to say hi and thanks for being a friend.
    We're gonna ride... where the warm wind blows... where the nights last long... where the days are short.... down this dusty road. Watch the Indian Summer Video NOW

    Join Me On Facebook
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    2 years ago
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    The point of our site is to promote Jazz.

    We add new tracks to our Profile Playlist every day, so, visit often for Great Jazz.  For hundreds of past Playlist tracks just click the"Playlist" box at the bottom left of the profile player.

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    3 years ago
  • 友 Tomo

    Thanks for the add!

    I Like your C.C.RIDER!
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    3 years ago
  • Gilles Blandin Piano Ja…

    Thank you so much for your friendship, Mr. Bryant. You have been one of my
    influences. Of course you are on my top friends. You are great.

    3 years ago
  • Nadine COHEN

    Thank you for the friendship and your music...
    Nadine

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Although he could always play bop, Ray Bryant's playing combines together older elements (including blues, boogie-woogie, gospel, and even stride) into a distinctive, soulful, and swinging style; no one plays "After Hours" quite like him. The younger brother of bassist Tommy Bryant, the older brother of singer/drummer Len Bryant and the uncle of Kevin, Robin and Duane Eubanks (his sister is their mother), Bryant started his career playing with Tiny Grimes in the late '40s. He became the house pianist at the Blue Note in Philadelphia in 1953, where he backed classic jazz greats (including Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, and Lester Young) and made important contacts. He accompanied Carmen McRae (1956-1957), recorded with Coleman Hawkins and Roy Eldridge at the 1957 Newport Jazz Festival (taking a brilliant solo on an exciting version of "I Can't Believe That You're in Love With Me"), and played with Jo Jones' trio (1958). Bryant settled in New York in 1959; played with Sonny Rollins, Charlie Shavers, and Curtis Fuller; and soon had his own trio. He had a few funky commercial hits (including "Little Susie", "The Madison Time" and "Cubano Chant") which kept him working for decades. Bryant recorded often throughout his career (most notably for Epic, Prestige, Columbia, Sue, Cadet, Atlantic, Pablo, and Emarcy), and even his dates on electric piano in the '70s are generally rewarding. However, Ray Bryant is heard at his best when playing the blues on unaccompanied acoustic piano. Check out "The Ray Bryant Songbook" featuring Tina May and Len Bryant at http://www.jazzcds.co.uk/artist_id_115/cd_id_976

Member Since:

February 05, 2008

Influences:

Art Tatum; Teddy Wilson

Sounds Like:

Ray Bryant

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