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Marion Brown
American saxophonist (1931-2010) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 79
Marion Brown 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.
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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."
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1931 to 2010 · aged 79
