Blurb:

In the late 1960s, Ray Brown navigated California's jazz scene, showcasing adaptability amidst the clash of traditional roots and avant-garde trends. Collaborating with Benny Carter, Jack Wilson, Michel Legrand, Shelly Manne, and others, he explored diverse projects. Studio sessions with Phineas Newborn Jr. and Jimmy Smith and the standout album Memphis Jackson demonstrated Brown's fusion of jazz, funk, and soul. Notable critiques of Charles Lloyd and Bob James reflected his stance on evolving jazz.