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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>
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 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>{{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>
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>


== Musical career ==
== Musical career ==
In the fall of 2017, Keith moved to New York City.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Keith Brown Piano - Bio |url=https://keithbrownpiano.com/bio |access-date=2023-05-28 |website=keithbrownpiano.com}}</ref> 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>
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 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/ }}</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>
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''<ref>https://www.discogs.com/release/5939518-Keith-Brown-Sweet-Lovely</ref> (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)
* ''The Journey''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://keithbrownpiano.com/product/904253 | title=The Journey: CD - Keith Brown Piano }}</ref> (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)
* ''African Ripples''<ref>{{cite web | url=https://keithbrownpiano.com/product/904235 | title=African Ripples: CD - Keith Brown Piano }}</ref> (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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|2020
|2020
|[[Charles Tolliver]]
|[[Charles Tolliver]]
|''Connect''
|''[[Connect (Charles Tolliver album)|Connect]]''
|''[[Gearbox Records]]''
|''[[Gearbox Records]]''
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|[[Jazzmeia Horn]]
|[[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 }}</ref>
|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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|2021
|2021
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|BassBae Music
|BassBae Music
|}
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== 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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