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Ray Brown transitioned into a leadership role, forming his trio to explore and showcase his preferred jazz styles—swing, bebop, blues, and funk. Collaborating with pianist Gene Harris and drummer Jeff Hamilton, the trio produced notable albums like Soular Energy and Bam, Bam, Bam. Their classic lineup demonstrated exceptional small-group interplay, highlighted in live recordings such as Summerwind and Georgia on My Mind. Brown's leadership extended beyond the trio, contributing to various projects, including collaborations with Gene Harris and participation in big band ventures. The era concluded with the release of 3 Dimensional before Harris's departure in 1991.