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Ray Brown Jr.: Friends and Family

Read "Friends and Family" reviewed by Hrayr Attarian

by Hrayr Attarian
September 7, 2009

A solid pedigree does not necessarily guarantee talent, but in the case of Ray Brown Jr. it clearly has, which makes Friends and Family even more disappointing. Brown has an evocative baritone and an impeccable mastery over the art of singing that rivals the best classically trained opera performers. His delivery on this record, however, is monotonous and varies little from song to song. The presence of different guest artists is the only differentiator among the tracks. ...