Marion Brown
American saxophonist (1931–2010) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the American politician, see Marion Fuller Brown. For the New Zealand nurse, see Marion Brown (nurse).
Marion Brown (September 8, 1931[1] – October 18, 2010)[2] was an American jazz alto saxophonist, composer, writer, visual artist, and ethnomusicologist. He was a member of the avant-garde jazz scene in New York City during the 1960s, playing alongside musicians such as John Coltrane, Archie Shepp, and John Tchicai. He performed on Coltrane's landmark 1965 album Ascension. AllMusic reviewer Scott Yanow described him as "one of the brightest and most lyrical voices of the 1960s avant-garde."[3]
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Born | (1931-09-08)September 8, 1931 Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
Died | October 18, 2010(2010-10-18) (aged 79) Hollywood, Florida, United States |
Genres | Avant-garde, jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician, ethnomusicologist |
Instrument(s) | Alto saxophone |
Years active | 1962–1993 |
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