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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Keith L. Brown
| name = Keith L. Brown
| image = [[File:Keith Brown in the studio recording 'African Ripples' at Samurai Recording Studio, NYC -2020.jpg|thumb|Keith Brown in the studio recording 'African Ripples' at Samurai Recording Studio, NYC -2020]]
| image = Keith Brown in the studio recording 'African Ripples' at Samurai Recording Studio, NYC -2020.jpg
| alias = Keith Brown
| alias = Keith Brown
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1983|08|13}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|mf=y|1983|08|13}}
| birth_place = Memphis, TN
| birth_place = Memphis, Tennessee, US
| genre = Jazz (Modern & Traditional), R&B, and Funk
| genre = Jazz (Modern & Traditional), R&B, and Funk
| occupation = Musician
| occupation = Musician
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'''Keith L. Brown''' (born August 13, 1983) is an American jazz pianist, educator, and composer known for his strong sense of rhythmic comping, harmonic melodies, and inventive compositions. He is the regular pianist for Grammy nominated saxophonist [[Kenny Garrett|Kenny Garrett,]] and has released three albums on Space Time Records.
'''Keith L. Brown''' (born August 13, 1983) is an American [[jazz]] pianist, educator, and composer.<ref name=":0" /> He is the regular pianist for Grammy nominated saxophonist [[Kenny Garrett]], and has released three albums on Space Time Records.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Paul |date=2021-05-20 |title=Keith Brown Trio - African Ripples (2021) {{!}} Album Review |url=https://bestofjazz.org/keith-brown-trio-african-ripples/ |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=Best of Jazz |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Jazzlists: Space Time Records |url=http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Label_Space_Time.htm |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=www.jazzlists.com}}</ref>


== Early life & Education ==
== Early life and Education ==
Brown was born in Memphis Tennessee and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee where he developed a deep passion for music from a young age. Growing up in a household immersed in music, Keith was exposed to a rich musical heritage from a young age. Both of his parents, Donald and Dorothy Brown, were talented musicians, and many of his extended family members possessed exceptional musical abilities, fostering a deep appreciation for music within the household.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Keith Brown Piano - Bio |url=https://keithbrownpiano.com/bio |access-date=2023-05-28 |website=keithbrownpiano.com}}</ref>
Brown was born in [[Memphis, Tennessee|Memphis Tennessee]] and raised in [[Knoxville, Tennessee]] where he developed a deep passion for music from a young age.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sentinel |first=Wayne Bledsoe, Knoxville News |title=Many sounds of Keith Brown: Keyboardist is glad to be back at the Red Piano Lounge |url=https://www.knoxnews.com/story/entertainment/music/2016/11/10/many-sounds-keith-brown-keyboardist-glad-back-red-piano-lounge/93498898/ |access-date=2023-12-29 |website=Knoxville News Sentinel |language=en-US}}</ref>


Keith’s father, [[Donald Brown (musician)|Donald Brown]], is a renowned jazz pianist, composer, and educator, and producer who has influenced many musicians. Donald gained prominence as a member of the influential jazz ensemble [[Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers]] and collaborated with numerous music legends throughout his life.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Keith Brown Piano - Bio |url=https://keithbrownpiano.com/bio |access-date=2023-05-28 |website=keithbrownpiano.com}}</ref>
Keith's father, [[Donald Brown (musician)|Donald Brown]], is a jazz pianist, composer, and educator, and producer.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jazz |first=All About |title=Donald Brown Musician - All About Jazz |url=https://www.allaboutjazz.com/musicians/donald-brown/ |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=All About Jazz Musicians |language=en}}</ref> Keith's mother Dorothy is also a pianist and plays various woodwind instruments.<ref name="ps">{{Cite web |last=lbalessherrod |date=2022-01-27 |title=Knoxville-raised Keith Brown brings contemporary jazz to Pellissippi State stage |url=https://live-pellissippi-state-community-college.pantheonsite.io/2022/01/27/knoxville-raised-keith-brown-brings-contemporary-jazz-to-pellissippi-state-stage/ |access-date=2023-12-29 |website=Pellissippi State Community College |language=en-US}}</ref>

At a young age, Keith demonstrated a natural inclination towards music. He started playing the piano and bass, honing his skills and exploring his musical potential. Drawing inspiration from R&B icons like Stevie Wonder and Donny Hathaway, Keith initially taught himself to play their songs by ear. Recognizing his son's passion and talent, Donald Brown became a pivotal figure in Keith's musical development. He guided Keith by introducing him to his original compositions and jazz standards, providing him with the tools to embark on a remarkable musical journey.

In addition to his growing interest in jazz, Keith and his brothers, Kenneth Brown (drums) and Donald Jr. (producer), immersed themselves in the vibrant world of hip-hop during their formative years. However, it was after graduating from high school that Keith's focus shifted towards jazz as he began to study the genre more earnestly. During this period, he found inspiration in the works of esteemed Memphis pianists such as Phineas Newborn Jr., James Williams, and Mulgrew Miller, whose artistry profoundly influenced his own musical style and direction.

Keith earned his Bachelor of Music and Masters of Music in Jazz from the [[University of Tennessee at Knoxville]] where he studied with his father Donald Brown and saxophonist [[Gregory Tardy|Greg Tardy]].


== Musical career ==
== Musical career ==
In 2011, Keith released his debut album called ‘Sweet and Lovely’ on Space Time Records which featured [[Stéphane Belmondo]] , [[Baptiste Herbin]] , [[Essiet Essiet|Essiet Okon Essiet]] and [[Marcus Gilmore]]. <ref>{{Citation |title=Keith Brown - Sweet & Lovely |date=2011 |url=https://www.discogs.com/release/5939518-Keith-Brown-Sweet-Lovely |access-date=2023-05-28 |language=en}}</ref>In 2015, Keith Brown’s ‘The Journey’ was released on Space Time Records and received rave reviews and began his musical journey with drummer [[Terreon Gully]] serving as producer. <ref>{{Cite web |title=KEITH BROWN - The Journey |url=https://www.jazzmusicarchives.com/album/keith-brown/the-journey |access-date=2023-05-28 |website=JazzMusicArchives.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jazz |first=All About |title=Jazz Album: The Journey by Keith L. Brown |url=https://www.allaboutjazz.com/album/the-journey-keith-brown |access-date=2023-06-01 |website=All About Jazz Musicians |language=en}}</ref>
Brown attended [[Pellissippi State Community College|Pellissippi State]] and [[University of Tennessee|The University of Tennessee]] where he earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Music, after which he moved to New York City.<ref name="ps"/> There he began touring and performing with artists such as [[Jazzmeia Horn]], [[Charles Tolliver]], [[Camille Thurman]] & the Darrell Green Quartet, [[Stefon Harris]], [[Buster Williams]], [[Lenny White]], [[Dezron Douglas]], [[Sherman Irby]], [[Bill Saxton]], [[Steve Turre]], Endea Owens, Melanie Charles, [[Russell Gunn]], [[Joe Farnsworth]], [[John Clayton (bassist)|John Clayton]], [[George Coleman]], and most recently [[Kenny Garrett]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Jazz |first=All About |title=Keith Brown Musician - All About Jazz |url=https://www.allaboutjazz.com/musicians/keith-brown |access-date=2023-05-28 |website=All About Jazz Musicians |language=en}}</ref>

In the fall of 2017, Keith moved to New York City where he became one of the most in-demand pianists on the contemporary jazz scene. There he began touring and performing with artists such as [[Jazzmeia Horn|Jazzmeia Horn,]] [[Charles Tolliver|Charles Tolliver,]] [[Camille Thurman]] & the Darrell Green Quartet, [[Stefon Harris]], [[Buster Williams|Buster Williams,]] [[Lenny White|Lenny White,]] [[Dezron Douglas|Dezron Douglas,]] [[Sherman Irby|Sherman Irby,]] [[Bill Saxton]], [[Steve Turre|Steve Turre,]] Endea Owens, Melanie Charles, [[Russell Gunn|Russell Gunn,]] [[Joe Farnsworth]], [[John Clayton (bassist)|John Clayton,]] [[George Coleman]], and most recently [[Kenny Garrett|Kenny Garrett.]] <ref>{{Cite web |last=Jazz |first=All About |title=Keith Brown Musician - All About Jazz |url=https://www.allaboutjazz.com/musicians/keith-brown |access-date=2023-05-28 |website=All About Jazz Musicians |language=en}}</ref>


In 2021, Keith released his third album as a leader with Space Time Records under the name "Keith Brown Trio" called 'African Ripples.' 'African Ripples' mined Keith's "personal history with Black music and his own life journey to send ripples of positivity that light our way to redemption".<ref>{{Cite web |title=DownBeat Reviews |url=https://downbeat.com/reviews/detail/african-ripples |access-date=2023-05-28 |website=downbeat.com}}</ref> Brown says 'African Ripples' was "composed and collected to convey his personal experiences through black music and how it has rippled out in so many different directions." <ref>{{Cite web |last=londonjazz |date=2021-06-10 |title=Keith Brown Trio – ‘African Ripples’ |url=https://londonjazznews.com/2021/06/10/keith-brown-trio-african-ripples/ |access-date=2023-05-28 |website=London Jazz News |language=en-US}}</ref>The album received 4 stars from [[DownBeat]] Magazine and received rave reviews. The Keith Brown Trio featured bassist Dezron Douglas, and alternated between Terreon Gully and Darrell Green on drums. The album included special guests, Cyrus Aaron, [[Russell Gunn]], [[Camille Thurman]], Melanie Charles, Keith's wife Tamara Brown, and Nêgah Santos
In May 2021, Keith released his third album as a leader with Space Time Records under the name "Keith Brown Trio" called ''African Ripples''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NEW RELEASE: Keith Brown Trio's AFRICAN RIPPLES out May 20, 2021 via Space Time Records |date=13 April 2021 |url=https://lydialiebman.com/index.php/2021/04/13/new-release-keith-brown-trios-african-ripples-out-may-20-2021-via-space-time-records |website=Lydia Liebman Promotions |access-date=2024-01-02}}</ref> Brown says ''African Ripples'' was "composed and collected to convey his personal experiences through black music and how it has rippled out in so many different directions."<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=londonjazz |date=2021-06-10 |title=Keith Brown Trio – 'African Ripples' |url=https://londonjazznews.com/2021/06/10/keith-brown-trio-african-ripples/ |access-date=2023-05-28 |website=London Jazz News |language=en-US}}</ref> The album received 4 stars from [[DownBeat]] Magazine.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=DownBeat Reviews |url=https://downbeat.com/reviews/detail/african-ripples |access-date=2023-05-28 |website=downbeat.com}}</ref>


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
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=== As leader/co-leader ===
=== As leader/co-leader ===


* ''Sweet & Lovely'' (Space Time Records, 2011)
* ''Sweet & Lovely''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.jazzmusicarchives.com/album/keith-brown/sweet-and-lovely |title=Keith Brown - Sweet & Lovely |website=Jazz Music Archives |access-date=2024-01-02}}</ref> (Space Time Records, 2011)
* ''[https://keithbrownpiano.com/product/904253 The Journey]'' (Space Time Records, 2015)
* ''The Journey''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.jazzmusicarchives.com/album/keith-brown/the-journey |title=Keith Brown - The Journey |website=Jazz Music Archives |access-date=2024-01-02}}</ref> (Space Time Records, 2015)
* ''[https://keithbrownpiano.com/product/904235 African Ripples]'' (Space Time Records, 2021)
* ''African Ripples''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.jazzmusicarchives.com/album/keith-brown/african-ripples |title=Keith Brown - African Ripples |website=Jazz Music Archives |access-date=2024-01-02}}</ref> (Space Time Records, 2021)


=== Soundtracks ===
=== Soundtracks ===


* [[Canal Street (film)|Canal Street]] (Space Time Records, 2020) Featured F.R.C. from Keith Brown's album "The Journey"
* [[Canal Street (film)|Canal Street]] (Space Time Records, 2020) Featured F.R.C. from Keith Brown's album ''The Journey''


=== As Sideman ===
=== As Sideman ===
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|2019
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|Darryl Hall
|[[Darryl Hall (bassist)|Darryl Hall]]
|''Swingin' Back''
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|Space Time Records
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|2020
|[[Charles Tolliver]]
|[[Charles Tolliver]]
|''Connect''
|''[[Connect (Charles Tolliver album)|Connect]]''
|''[[Gearbox Records]]''
|''[[Gearbox Records]]''
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|[[Jazzmeia Horn]]
|''Where We Are''
|''Where We Are''
|Diggers Factory<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.diggersfactory.com/?ori=GGP2&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiApaarBhB7EiwAYiMwqrDKMGpRpp4cOuGD7SPYCHKvtM8j9kQixlLvRSlcrWGJ3VRulAeffxoCYKMQAvD_BwE | title=Diggers Factory - Vinyl Records in limited editions |website=Diggers Factory |access-date=2024-01-02 }}</ref>
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|Endea Owens
|Where the Nubian's Grow
|Where the Nubian's Grow
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|2023
|Brandon Sanders
|Compton's Finest
|[[Savant Records]]
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|Endea Owens
|Feel Good Music
|BassBae Music
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== References ==
== References ==
<references />
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* [https://www.pbs.org/video/keith-brown-nyc-trio-1rnlm3/ Keith Brown Trio: Live at Lucille's (PBS)]
* [https://www.pbs.org/video/keith-brown-nyc-trio-1rnlm3/ Keith Brown Trio: Live at Lucille's (PBS)]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IcrlAYyA_o Tiny Desk Concert with Kenny Garrett (Keith Brown on piano)]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IcrlAYyA_o Tiny Desk Concert with Kenny Garrett (Keith Brown on piano)]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoZJ2tr4ERA Padova Jazz Festival (2022) w Kenny Garrett (Keith Brown on piano)]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLF1tauHoIQ Live from Jazz St. Louis (2022) w Stefon Harris & Blackout (Keith Brown on piano)]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQOcKCEn_bA SF Jazz w Jazzmeia Horn 'When I Say' (Keith Brown on Piano)]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECEbjJwXSbo Live from Jazz at Lincoln Center w Jazzmeia Horn (Keith Brown on piano)]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECEbjJwXSbo Live from Jazz at Lincoln Center w Jazzmeia Horn (Keith Brown on piano)]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jK86KkXO-jg Live at Dizzy's Club w Endea Owens & The Cookout (Keith Brown on piano)]



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Latest revision as of 05:56, 29 July 2024

Keith L. Brown
Background information
Also known asKeith Brown
Born (1983-08-13) August 13, 1983 (age 41)
Memphis, Tennessee, US
GenresJazz (Modern & Traditional), R&B, and Funk
OccupationMusician
InstrumentPiano
Years active2005-Present
LabelsSpace Time Records
Websitewww.Keithbrownpiano.com

Keith L. Brown (born August 13, 1983) is an American jazz pianist, educator, and composer.[1] He is the regular pianist for Grammy nominated saxophonist Kenny Garrett, and has released three albums on Space Time Records.[1][2][3]

Early life and Education

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Brown was born in Memphis Tennessee and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee where he developed a deep passion for music from a young age.[4]

Keith's father, Donald Brown, is a jazz pianist, composer, and educator, and producer.[5] Keith's mother Dorothy is also a pianist and plays various woodwind instruments.[6]

Musical career

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Brown attended Pellissippi State and The University of Tennessee where he earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Music, after which he moved to New York City.[6] There he began touring and performing with artists such as Jazzmeia Horn, Charles Tolliver, Camille Thurman & the Darrell Green Quartet, Stefon Harris, Buster Williams, Lenny White, Dezron Douglas, Sherman Irby, Bill Saxton, Steve Turre, Endea Owens, Melanie Charles, Russell Gunn, Joe Farnsworth, John Clayton, George Coleman, and most recently Kenny Garrett.[1]

In May 2021, Keith released his third album as a leader with Space Time Records under the name "Keith Brown Trio" called African Ripples.[7] Brown says African Ripples was "composed and collected to convey his personal experiences through black music and how it has rippled out in so many different directions."[8] The album received 4 stars from DownBeat Magazine.[9]

Discography

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As leader/co-leader

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  • Sweet & Lovely[10] (Space Time Records, 2011)
  • The Journey[11] (Space Time Records, 2015)
  • African Ripples[12] (Space Time Records, 2021)

Soundtracks

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  • Canal Street (Space Time Records, 2020) Featured F.R.C. from Keith Brown's album The Journey

As Sideman

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Year released Leader Title Label
2013 Gregory Tardy Standards and More SteepleChase
2015 Vance Thompson's Five Plus Six Such Sweet Thunder
2017 Kenneth Brown 3 Down Space Time Records
2019 Steve Slagle Spirit Calls Jaxsta
2019 Kenneth Brown 2nd Chances Space Time Records
2019 Darryl Hall Swingin' Back Space Time Records
2019 T.K. Blue The Rhythms Continue JAJA Records
2020 Charles Tolliver Connect Gearbox Records
2020 Gregory Tardy If Time Could Stand Still WJ3 Records
2020 Jazzmeia Horn Where We Are Diggers Factory[13]
2021 Kenneth Brown Love People Space Time Records
2021 Melanie Charles Ya'll Don't (Really) Care About Black Women Verve Records
2021 Janinah Burnett Love the Color of Your Butterfly Clazz Records
2021 Jazzmeia Horn and Her Noble Force Dear Love Empress Legacy Records
2022 Aaron Bazzell Aesthetic
2022 Gregory Tardy Sufficient Grace WJ3 Records
2022 Endea Owens Where the Nubian's Grow BassBae Music
2023 Brandon Sanders Compton's Finest Savant Records
2023 Endea Owens Feel Good Music BassBae Music

References

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  1. ^ a b c Jazz, All About. "Keith Brown Musician - All About Jazz". All About Jazz Musicians. Retrieved 2023-05-28.
  2. ^ Paul (2021-05-20). "Keith Brown Trio - African Ripples (2021) | Album Review". Best of Jazz. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
  3. ^ "Jazzlists: Space Time Records". www.jazzlists.com. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
  4. ^ Sentinel, Wayne Bledsoe, Knoxville News. "Many sounds of Keith Brown: Keyboardist is glad to be back at the Red Piano Lounge". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved 2023-12-29.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ Jazz, All About. "Donald Brown Musician - All About Jazz". All About Jazz Musicians. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
  6. ^ a b lbalessherrod (2022-01-27). "Knoxville-raised Keith Brown brings contemporary jazz to Pellissippi State stage". Pellissippi State Community College. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
  7. ^ "NEW RELEASE: Keith Brown Trio's AFRICAN RIPPLES out May 20, 2021 via Space Time Records". Lydia Liebman Promotions. 13 April 2021. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  8. ^ londonjazz (2021-06-10). "Keith Brown Trio – 'African Ripples'". London Jazz News. Retrieved 2023-05-28.
  9. ^ "DownBeat Reviews". downbeat.com. Retrieved 2023-05-28.
  10. ^ "Keith Brown - Sweet & Lovely". Jazz Music Archives. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  11. ^ "Keith Brown - The Journey". Jazz Music Archives. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  12. ^ "Keith Brown - African Ripples". Jazz Music Archives. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
  13. ^ "Diggers Factory - Vinyl Records in limited editions". Diggers Factory. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
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