''Don't Get Sassy'' is an album by the American bassist Ray Brown, released in 1994. It is credited to the Ray Brown Trio.

Production

The album was recorded live in the studio, in April 1994. Benny Green played piano and Jeff Hamilton played drums. "Don't Get Sassy" was written by

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Critical reception

The ''

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'' determined that "Brown seems content to recreate the sound of his years with Oscar Peterson's classic trio—but the communication between three strong technicians is enough to make this a satisfying listening experience." ''

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'' deemed the album "a first-class recording by acknowledged first-class musicians." The ''

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'' praised "The Good Life" and the title track. The ''

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'' stated that the album "moves along in a solidly soulful groove." ''

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'' noted that "no piano trio swings more easily, more jubilantly, than one led by bass boss Ray Brown."

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wrote that "the tight yet swinging arrangements are full of subtle surprises."

Track listing

References

{{authority control Ray Brown (musician) albums 1994 albums Telarc Records albums