“…what you do is so much bigger than what you’re recognized for so far…the musicianship that’s shared, the total fruit of your group’s collaboration and support of each other in creating that final product is remarkable. You exhibit this gigantic volume of giving to each other — but all within a framework of palpable gratitude and honor for what the other is providing. It’s wonderful to see — and even more so to hear. The shape of the set, the diversity of style & approach, the utter lack of phoning anything in is a true gift to your audience. There’s a twinkle in every eye on that stage, a tiny trace of a mischievous grin that keeps us all anticipating what comes next — still yet surprising us at where it goes. The music is far larger than “quintet” applies. There’s orchestra there. There’s symphony there. There’s phenomenal musicality. It’s five-point virtuosity with every tune.” – Stephen Barefoot, goingbarefoot, inc.

Bassist John Brown has moved from sought-after sideman to the sought after front man. From trio, quartet or quintet – to “little” big bands, a 20-piece jazz orchestra or a funk/R&B band with a full horn section and singers — his performances exude joyous spontaneity, warmth, showmanship and peerless musical mastery.

His groups give feature performances, educational residencies and community building events and have been selected for the Southern Arts Federation Artist Registry & the North Carolina Touring Artist Directory. Check out some of John’s most requested groups:

The John Brown Quintet

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The John Brown Jazz Combo

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The John Brown Jazz Orchestra

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John Brown & the Groove Shop Band

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