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Benny Green

Ray had so much love of life and the music. He had so much integrity. He treated the music with so much dignity and respect. I spent four and a half years as a sideman with Ray Brown's trio. Music was his life, more so than anyone I could mention.

Benny Green

Respect

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Benny Green emphasizes that Ray Brown deeply valued both life and music, showing honesty and honor in how he approached his art. He highlights that during his time playing with Ray Brown's trio, he saw firsthand that music was the central and most important part of Ray's existence.

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