Memorial Page for Ray Brown

Oct 13, 1926 – Jul 2, 2002(75 years)Died in:Indianapolis, Marion County

American jazz musician

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Emoria lights a memorial candle for Ray Brown's birthday.

Emoria

October 13th, 2026

Emoria lights a memorial candle in remembrance of Ray Brown.

Emoria

July 2nd, 2026

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Biography

Birthplace

Pittsburgh, Allegheny County

Place of Death

Indianapolis, Marion County

Nationality

United States

Burial Place

Forest Lawn Memorial Park

Occupation(4)

composerjazz musicianbassistrecord producer

Awards(2)

Paul Acket AwardNEA Jazz Masters

Spouse(1)

Ella Fitzgerald

Education(1)

Schenley High School

Ray Brown (* October 13, 1926 in Pittsburgh; † July 2, 2002 in Indianapolis) was an american jazz musician. He was 75 years old. He was married to Ella Fitzgerald. He studied at Schenley High School. His awards include Paul Acket Award and NEA Jazz Masters. He was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

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Born in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County

1926

Married Ella Fitzgerald

1947

until 1953

Died in Indianapolis, Marion County

2002

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Ray Brown. Forever remembered.