The Vocal Side of Ray Brown - At 100
Expect sophisticated and elegant swinging bass playing from Kristin Korb while she sings with a crystal-clear singing voice.
Considered by many to be the father of jazz bass, Ray Brown was more than that. He combined the walking lines of Walter Page and the soloing ideas of Oscar Pettiford and made jazz bass playing what it is today.
Ray worked with all the everyone. From Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie, to Ella Fitzgerald, Oscar Peterson and more.
His bass lines were foundational and made everything swing with warmth and a drive like no other.
Ray was also known as a mentor to young musicians.
I was fortunate enough to be one of his students. The Vocal Side of Ray Brown is a curated program that includes some of my favorite treasures from his songbook, songs inspired by lessons I learned from him, and some original gems that you might not have heard before.
2026 is the year to celebrate 100 years of Ray Brown: the music AND the man.
Den syngende side af Ray Brown – 100 års jubilæumskoncert
Ray Brown var en pioner inden for moderne jazzbas. Med sin unikke blanding af medrivende swing og melodisk improvisation lagde Brown fundamentet, som efterfølgende generationer af bassister – også NHØP – har bygget videre på. Ud over sit enorme musikalske bidrag var Ray Brown også mentor for talenter som Diana Krall, John Clayton og Jeff Hamilton.
Kristin Korb blev personligt undervist af Ray Brown, og hun hylder hans arv med et særligt program: Musik, de indspillede sammen, nye arrangementer inspireret af deres samarbejde, samt Browns egne kompositioner – alt sammen præsenteret af hendes faste trio med Magnus Hjorth (klaver) og Snorre Kirk (trommer).
Glæd dig til en aften, hvor Ray Browns energi, musikalitet og generøsitet vækkes til live – og hvor vi fejrer 100-året for én af jazzens største legender.
Kristin Korb
Steeped in the groove-stomping tradition of her mentor Ray Brown, bassist and vocalist Kristin Korb brings joyful drive and passion into everything she does. Whether accompanying her singing or arranging gems from the Great American Songbook or pop culture, her music radiates uplifting vibes and irresistible swing. London Jazz News captured it well: “she has a way of taking anything and making it sound cool.”
Her newest release, Sweet Dreams (2024, Giant Sheep Music), is a bold jazz tribute to the Eurythmics. MTV and Annie Lennox’s soaring vocals were the soundtrack of Kristin’s teenage years, leaving a lasting imprint. Now, she brings her personal take on 12 of the band’s most beloved songs, weaving their timeless hits into a vibrant tapestry of jazz storytelling. JazzWax lauded the album: “Each song is transformed and elevated to something more interesting than the original. Kudos to Kristin for taking on these songs.”
Over the years, Kristin has built a celebrated international career as a performer, recording artist, and educator. Based in Denmark, she continues to tour worldwide, inspiring audiences and students alike with music that uplifts and connects.
Gennemsyret af den groove-trampende tradition fra hendes mentor Ray Brown, bringer bassist og vokalist Kristin Korb en smittende glæde og passion ind i alt, hvad hun gør. Uanset om hun akkompagnerer sin egen sang eller arrangerer perler fra den amerikanske sangskat eller popkulturen, udstråler hendes musik opløftende stemninger og uimodståelig swing. London Jazz News beskrev det godt: “Hun har en evne til at tage hvad som helst og få det til at lyde cool.”
Hendes nyeste udgivelse, Sweet Dreams (2024, Giant Sheep Music), er en modig jazz-hyldest til Eurythmics. MTV og Annie Lennox’ kraftfulde vokal var lydsporet til Kristins teenageår og satte varige spor. Nu giver hun sit personlige bud på 12 af bandets mest elskede sange og væver deres tidløse hits sammen til et levende jazzfortællende tæppe. JazzWax roste albummet: “Hver sang bliver forvandlet og løftet til noget mere interessant end originalen. Stor ros til Kristin for at kaste sig over disse numre.”
Gennem årene har Kristin opbygget en internationalt anerkendt karriere som performer, pladekunstner og underviser. Med base i Danmark fortsætter hun med at turnere verden over og inspirerer både publikum og studerende med musik, der løfter og forbinder.
What People Are Saying
“Kristin Korb is a jewel of jewels. The bassist and vocalist commands both of her instruments with panache, engaging them simultaneously with an ease comparable to breathing.”
Tyran Grillo, All About Jazz
“Her laid-back personality resonates through her music – she has a way of taking anything and making it sound cool.”
Capturing the Essence of Kristin Korb
Press Photos
Kristin Live
“A Night In Tunisia” arranged by Ray Brown for my debut CD Introducing Kristin Korb with the Ray Brown Trio (1996)
Magnus Hjorth (piano), Snorre Kirk (drums)
