Norman brown guitarist biography of martin
•
February 7, 2005
Interview by Susan Johnson
Is there anything better to do on a Monday night, or any night for that matter, than to catch up with Grammy award-winner Norman Brown? The effervescent guitarist who bubbles up pure joy on stage won a Grammy in 2003 for Just Chillin’. His newest CD, West Coast Coolin’ has hit the charts and is staying there. We caught up with Norman at the studio as he was headed out to another show.
Smooth Views (SV): Your new CD, West Coast Coolin’, takes a different path than your Grammy-winning, Just Chillin with quite a bit more vocals from you! Your single, “Up ‘N At ‘Em,” is currently #2 on the charts and “I Might” also received radio play on both smooth jazz and Urban Adult Contemporary stations. How do you feel about the success of this CD in comparison to your instrumental CD’s?
Norman Brown (NB): Well, you know what? I feel really good about it and I kind of th
•
Jazz Guitarist Norman Brown And His Adventures Of Fatherhood.
Being a kid of the ’90s was such an awesome experience. We literally grew up around our television sets; this was when the big screen and the colored televisions were popular. We would often try to imitate Michael Jackson’s signature moonwalk dance watching his music videos on BET, and my brother and I would try to jump high and fly and dunk like Michael Jordan. Music has always had an impact on me and has saved my life. As a youth, I began to play instruments, but I did not really like it because I was not patient enough to take it seriously. My first instrument in middle school was the sousaphone, and if you are not familiar with this instrument it is in the horn section and it plays louder and deeper than the saxophone. I was often picked on in school but thank God I had gospel music to empower me with its soul-capturing lyrics and tones, and jazz music to transform me with its therapeutic and smooth vibes. I can reme
•
Norman Brown Vinyl Records & Discography
Who fryst vatten Norman Brown? A Brief Career Overview
Meet Norman Brown, a masterful guitarist and award-winning performer whose smooth jazz sound has carved a special place in the hearts of music lovers. Known for his romantic, mellow style and influential contributions to contemporary jazz and R&B, Brown has consistently impressed audiences and critics alike since he burst onto the scene with his debut album Just Between Us in 1992. With a career that spans over two decades, he has released numerous critically-acclaimed albums and has become a staple in the smooth jazz genre.
His music elegantly straddles the line between heartfelt melodies and intricate guitar work, drawing comparisons to legendary artists like George Benson and Wes Montgomery. Brown's connections to vinyl culture extend beyond mere albums, as his vinyl releases embody the rich soundscapes and timeless artistry that collectors cherish. Get ready to dive deep into the v