Jazz Greats: Marion Brown

Marion Brown (Sept. 8, 1931 – Oct. 18, 2010)

Jazz Alto Saxophonist and Ethnomusicologist, Marion Brown, had a long running tenure in the industry after leaving the Army. He studied at various Universities and Colleges (Howard University, Clark College, Wesleyan University) and also worked at a few (Bowdoin College, Brandeis University, Colby College, Wesleyan University). He had many Solo and Sideman (Archie Shepp, John Coltrane, Stanley Cowell, Harold Budd, etc.) releases and his music continues to inspire and influence many. He died in 2010: please take a listen here and have a good Saturday: Capricorn moon (1966) and Sweet Earth flying

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marion_Brown

Background information
Born	September 8, 1931 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Died	October 18, 2010(aged 79) Hollywood, Florida, United States
Genres	Avant-garde, jazz
Occupation(s)	Saxophonist, ethnomusicologist
Instruments	Alto saxophone
Years active	1962–1990