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Quote by Ray Brown

“People are trading distance for dollars.”

Quote by Ray Brown

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Ray Brown, born on October 13, 1926 and passed away on July 2, 2002, was an outstanding jazz bassist. His musical career spanned over half a century, during which he collaborated with many renowned jazz musicians, profoundly influencing the development of jazz. more

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