Ulf Wakenius Project, Featuring Ray Brown: Ray’s New Funk
Ray Brown was the king of jazz bass, but he also had a funky side. Besides playing on some James Brown tracks, he penned a few funk and soul-jazz songs that stood out in his repertoire.
We’re celebrating the bass titan’s birthday with this video of his tune “Ray’s New Funk.” The performance comes from a 2000 concert at the Jazz Baltica Festival with the Ulf Wakenius Project, which also includes saxophonist Michael Brecker, drummer Terri Lynne Carrington, pianist Niels Lan Doky, and guitarist Wakenius.
Ray lays down a sparse and tasteful groove for his bandmates before a little back and forth with his fellow rhythm section players to close it out.
Happy birthday, Ray.
In his time with No Treble, Kevin has met hundreds of amazing bassists and interviewed icons like Jack Casady, Victor Wooten, Les Claypool, Marcus Miller, and more. He's a gigging bassist performing jazz in Northern Virginia and bluegrass with The Plate Scrapers up and down the East Coast. Kevin appreciates all genres of music, from R&B to metal and everything in between. Connect with Kevin on Facebook and check his performance schedule on his website.
