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“…a hard-swinging bassist…solid hard-bop music, played with consummate skill…” – jazz.com

 

Triangle bassist’s curiosity pushes him to explore

” It’s not unusual for musicians to play in more than one band, but few get around quite as much as bassist John Brown. …his ‘Little’ Big Band, which is one of six – count ‘em, six – groups that Brown has.”

John Brown’s band at Bimbé

” Brown’s bowed playing of the melody makes his instrument the star of ‘Solitude.’”

‘One Night in Kernersville’ captures the joy of local jazz

” ‘One Night in Kernersville’ not only captures the joy of jazz but is an important step in chronicling [Durham's] important local [jazz music] scene”

How John Brown Gets His Sound

“John Brown is known for his versatility, articulation, education and UNC law degree.”

Review: John Brown Quintet – Terms of Art

“Brown’s woody bass tones are resounding and full of soulful authority…brilliant bass solo…solidly swinging and full of deep feeling from start to finish.”

Review: John Brown Quintet – Children of the Night

“…a hard-swinging bassist…solid hard-bop music, played with consummate skill…”

Raising the Bar for Bassists

“Raising the bar for bassists.”

Review: John Brown Quintet – Terms of Art

The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC)

“…a percussive infectiously swinging beat on the bass…”

The John Brown Band

“…stellar…a massively skilled and knowledgeable bassist…”

Artful Tribute to Blakey From The John Brown Quintet

“So often tribute albums, although well intentioned, add little in terms of personality to the original tunes, and merely rely on technical expertise. However, The John Brown Quintet has gone far beyond merely settling, and has created a CD that is inspired and invested with imagination.”