Marion Brown

Marion Brown Marion Brown American saxophonist (1931–2010) 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] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Marion Brown Background information Born (1931-09-08)September 8, 1931 Atlanta, Georgia, United States Died October…

GENRES: Jazz, Alto Saxophone