Marion Brown

Jazz, Musical Artist

1931 – 2010

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Who was Marion Brown?

Marion Brown was a jazz alto saxophonist and ethnomusicologist. He is most well known as a member of the 1960s avant-garde jazz scene in New York City, playing alongside musicians such as John Coltrane, Archie Shepp, and John Tchicai. He performed on Coltrane's landmark 1965 album Ascension.

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Born
Sep 8, 1931
Atlanta
Also known as
  • Brown, Marion
Nationality
  • United States of America
Education
  • Wesleyan University
  • Howard University
Died
Oct 18, 2010

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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