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Marion Brown

Marion Brown (September 8, 1931 – October 18, 2010) was a jazz alto saxophonist and ethnomusicologist. He is most well-known as a member of the 1960s avant-garde jazz scene in New York City, playing alongside musicians such as John Coltrane, Archie Shepp, and John Tchicai. He performed on Coltrane's landmark 1965 album Ascension. Brown was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1931. He joined the Army in 1953 and in 1956 went to Clark College to study music. Read more on Last.fm

Track: La Sorella

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# Title Plays
1Sweet Earth Flying - Pt. 1
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2Bismillahi 'Rrahmani 'Rrahim
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3Afternoon Of A Georgia Faun
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4Fortunato
5821
5Maimoun
5170
6Djinji's Corner
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7Eleven Light City - Pt. 2
4406
8Once Upon A Time (A Children's Tale)
3742
9New Blue
3086
10La Sorrella
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Other Album Releases:

In Sommerhausen (Live, München, 1969)
Mary Ann (Live in Bremen, 1969)
Reeds 'n Vibes
Vista
Duets Vol. 1
Sweet Earth Flying
Geechee Recollections
Afternoon Of A Georgia Faun
Porto Novo
Gesprächsfetzen (Live, München, 1968)

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