Ruby Braff

Born
March 16, 1927
in Boston, MA 
Active Decades
19001020304050607080902000 
 
by Scott Yanow
One of the great swing/Dixieland cornetists, Ruby Braff went through long periods of his career unable to find work because his music was considered out-of-fashion, but his fortunes improved by the 1970s. A very expressive player who in later years liked to build his solos up to a low note, Braff's playing was instantly recognizable within seconds.



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