Steve Brown (bassist)
Theodore "Steve" Brown (born January 13, 1890 in New Orleans , † September 15, 1965 in Detroit ) was an American jazz musician ( double bass , tuba ). He is often classified as the technically best bassist in early New Orleans jazz.
Steve Brown was the younger brother of the trombonist Tom Brown , with whose Brown's Ragtime Band he moved to Chicago in 1915 to present jazz. In 1923 he became a member of the New Orleans Rhythm Kings ; he also played with the Original Memphis Melody Boys and the Midway Dance Orchestra . From 1924 to 1927 he worked at Jean Goldkette , where he used the slap technique as early as 1924 ; He was briefly employed by Paul Whiteman before settling in Detroit, where he played mainly with local jazz groups. Between 1922 and 1950 he participated in 45 recording sessions, most recently with Frank Gillis ' Dixie Five . His playing had a major impact on Thelma Terry .
Web links
- Steve Brown at Allmusic (English)
- Steve Brown at Discogs (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ John Goldsby : Jazz History Bass
- ^ Cary Ginell, Roy Lee Brown Milton Brown and the Founding of Western Swing , p. 252
- ↑ Tom Lord Discography
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Brown, Steve |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Brown, Theodore |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American jazz musician (double bass, tuba) |
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 13, 1890 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | New Orleans |
| DATE OF DEATH | September 15, 1965 |
| Place of death | Detroit |