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Keith L. Brown
Keith Brown in the studio recording 'African Ripples' at Samurai Recording Studio, NYC -2020
Background information
Also known asKeith Brown
Born (1983-08-13) August 13, 1983 (age 41)
Memphis, TN
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

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 renowned jazz pianist, composer, and educator, and producer who has influenced many musicians.[5] Keith's mother Dorothy is also a pianist and plays various woodwind instruments.[6] 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.[7][8]

“I always try to write and perform in a way that is intellectual, but that has a strong sense of melody or groove that can touch those who are open enough to listen,” said Brown, noting he continues to draw inspiration from his roots in R&B, funk, classical, jazz and hip-hop and constantly explores new ways of integrating these influences. [9]

Musical career

In 2011, Keith released his debut album called 'Sweet and Lovely' on Space Time Records which featured Stéphane Belmondo , Baptiste Herbin , Essiet Okon Essiet and Marcus Gilmore.[10]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.[11][12]

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.[13] 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[14].' '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".[15] 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."[16]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.[15][17] The album included special guests, Cyrus Aaron, Russell Gunn, Camille Thurman, Melanie Charles, Keith's wife Tamara Brown, and Nêgah Santos.[16]

Discography

As leader/co-leader

  • Sweet & Lovely[18] (Space Time Records, 2011)
  • The Journey[19] (Space Time Records, 2015)
  • African Ripples[20] (Space Time Records, 2021)

Soundtracks

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

As Sideman

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[21]
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

  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. ^ lbalessherrod (2022-01-27). "Knoxville-raised Keith Brown brings contemporary jazz to Pellissippi State stage". Pellissippi State Community College. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
  7. ^ "Donald Brown | jazzleadsheets.com by Second Floor Music". jazzleadsheets.com. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
  8. ^ Jazz, All About. "Donald Brown Musician - All About Jazz". All About Jazz Musicians. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
  9. ^ lbalessherrod (2022-01-27). "Knoxville-raised Keith Brown brings contemporary jazz to Pellissippi State stage". Pellissippi State Community College. Retrieved 2023-12-29.
  10. ^ Keith Brown - Sweet & Lovely, 2011, retrieved 2023-05-28
  11. ^ "KEITH BROWN - The Journey". JazzMusicArchives.com. Retrieved 2023-05-28.
  12. ^ Jazz, All About. "Jazz Album: The Journey by Keith L. Brown". All About Jazz Musicians. Retrieved 2023-06-01.
  13. ^ "Keith Brown Piano - Bio". keithbrownpiano.com. Retrieved 2023-05-28.
  14. ^ "NEW RELEASE: Keith Brown Trio's AFRICAN RIPPLES out May 20, 2021 via Space Time Records". 13 April 2021.
  15. ^ a b "DownBeat Reviews". downbeat.com. Retrieved 2023-05-28.
  16. ^ a b londonjazz (2021-06-10). "Keith Brown Trio – 'African Ripples'". London Jazz News. Retrieved 2023-05-28.
  17. ^ Jazz, All About (2021-08-10). "Keith Brown Trio: African Ripples album review @ All About Jazz". All About Jazz. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
  18. ^ https://www.discogs.com/release/5939518-Keith-Brown-Sweet-Lovely
  19. ^ https://keithbrownpiano.com/product/904253
  20. ^ https://keithbrownpiano.com/product/904235
  21. ^ https://www.diggersfactory.com/?ori=GGP2&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiApaarBhB7EiwAYiMwqrDKMGpRpp4cOuGD7SPYCHKvtM8j9kQixlLvRSlcrWGJ3VRulAeffxoCYKMQAvD_BwE


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