Jazz Greats: Lawrence Brown (Trombonist)

Lawrence Brown (August 3, 1907 – September 5, 1988)

Jazz Trombonist, Lawrence Brown, was an integral part of Duke Ellington's Orchestra. He began playing the Violin and Tuba before moving on to the Trombone. His career included Session Player work at CBS, work in Bands and also solo efforts. He was regarded for his "creamy tone and range" on the Trombone. He inspired Trombonists Tommy Dorsey and Bill Harris. He died in 1988; please take a listen here and have a good Saturday : Blue Cellophane (Duke Ellington) and Down the street round the corner

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lawrence_Brown_(jazz_trombonist)

Background information
Born	August 3, 1907 Kansas United States
Died	September 5, 1988(aged 81) Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician, Composer
Instruments	Trombone
Years active	1932–70
Labels	Clef Records,Impulse! Records
Associated acts	Duke Ellington,Johnny Hodges