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]
Keith L. Brown | |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Keith Brown |
| Born | August 13, 1983 Memphis, Tennessee, US |
| Genres | Jazz (Modern & Traditional), R&B, and Funk |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Piano |
| Years active | 2005-Present |
| Labels | Space Time Records |
| Website | www.Keithbrownpiano.com |
Early life and Education
editBrown 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
editBrown 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
editAs leader/co-leader
edit- Sweet & Lovely[10] (Space Time Records, 2011)
- The Journey[11] (Space Time Records, 2015)
- African Ripples[12] (Space Time Records, 2021)
Soundtracks
edit- Canal Street (Space Time Records, 2020) Featured F.R.C. from Keith Brown's album The Journey
As Sideman
edit| 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
edit- ^ a b c Jazz, All About. "Keith Brown Musician - All About Jazz". All About Jazz Musicians. Retrieved 2023-05-28.
- ^ Paul (2021-05-20). "Keith Brown Trio - African Ripples (2021) | Album Review". Best of Jazz. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
- ^ "Jazzlists: Space Time Records". www.jazzlists.com. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
- ^ 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) - ^ Jazz, All About. "Donald Brown Musician - All About Jazz". All About Jazz Musicians. Retrieved 2023-12-28.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ londonjazz (2021-06-10). "Keith Brown Trio – 'African Ripples'". London Jazz News. Retrieved 2023-05-28.
- ^ "DownBeat Reviews". downbeat.com. Retrieved 2023-05-28.
- ^ "Keith Brown - Sweet & Lovely". Jazz Music Archives. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
- ^ "Keith Brown - The Journey". Jazz Music Archives. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
- ^ "Keith Brown - African Ripples". Jazz Music Archives. Retrieved 2024-01-02.
- ^ "Diggers Factory - Vinyl Records in limited editions". Diggers Factory. Retrieved 2024-01-02.