This excellent trio session forms a sort of transition between bassist Ray Brown's work with the Oscar Peterson Trio and his own small-group sessions of the '80s and '90s. With pianist Cedar Walton and drummer Elvin Jones, Brown explores seven strong melodies (four standards, two by Walton, and the bassist's "Slippery") in typically swinging and bluish fashion. - Scott Yanow
Tracks
1. Ojos de Rojo (Cedar Walton)
2. Slippery (Ray Brown)
3. Something in Common (Cedar Walton)
4. Love Walked In (George Gershwin/Ira Gershwin)
5. Georgia on My Mind (Hoagy Carmichael/Stuart Gorrell)
6. Little Girl Blue (T.B. Harms/Lorenz Hart/Richard Rodgers)
7. Sister Sadie (Horace Silver)
RAY BROWN bass
ELVIN JONES drums
CEDAR WALTON piano
Recorded June 22, 23, 24 1977 at Contemporary's studio in Los Angeles
Contemporary Records - S7641