Music
“…incredible bass playing…” – Celebrity Cafe
Because of his true love of sharing music with people, John has spent his fair share of time in the recording studio as leader, producer and a sideman. On this page you’ll find a list of most of the projects he’s been involved in, and where available, you’ll see a quick link connecting you to more information about them and places to purchase them.
Recordings produced by John Brown
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Terms of Art – A Tribute to Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers
“…a study in straight-ahead, groove oriented hard bop…[John’s] phrasing and use of time to establish a solid groove is excellent…Brown’s first solo is masterful – one’s only regret is that the offering is not longer…Brown manages an effective balance of satisfying his audience’s expectations
while simultaneously surprising us with fresh reinterpretations of this canonical material…solidly executed…well-composed…a solid success that should leave sympathetic listeners wanting more…” – Jazz Improv Magazine -

Merry Christmas, Baby
Creating a nice mix of hard driving, bebop-influenced swing, and straight-ahead jazz, this recording has fresh approaches to classic Christmas tunes and pleases all of the senses of the traditional jazz lover. **Number 2 pick of the year by the Boston Herald: “Surprise package: Barry Manilow, “In the Swing of Christmas.” You’re more likely to find this in a store that sells Hallmark cards than one that sells CDs – no joke, it’s a fact, Jack. But Manilow, backed by two swinging trios, shows off his jazz side here, including some unexpectedly ambitious arrangements. What, you didn’t know he had a jazz side? Runner-up: The John Brown Quintet featuring Ray Codrington, “Merry Christmas, Baby.” North Carolina jazz quintet sings and swings the old faves in refreshing no-fuss style.” – Boston Herald
Recordings Featuring John Brown
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Homefree
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Roots
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Shaking Free (*Grammy Nominated)
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A Concord Jazz Christmas, Vol. 2
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Concord Jazz Sampler, Vol. 2
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Think Tank
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Blues for the Tribe
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Once Upon a Dream
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Hymn to Freedom
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Insight At Midnight

In Celebration of Gerhardt Zimmermann
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Shape Shifter
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Connection
Gabe Evens Trio -

React
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Reprise
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Mo’ Jamaica Funk
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The Year of Music in Duke Chapel (1999)
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Begonia
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People Make the Workd Go ‘Round
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Live at Geno’s Underground
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Jazzaphrenia
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Jazz Tonight
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Cathexis
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Jazz Time
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In the Middle of the Night
