.jpg) Pete Brown, between 1938 and 1948 Image by William P. Gottlieb, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Dizzy BrownPete Brown (jazz musician) Pete Brown (jazz musician) American jazz saxophonist and bandleader (1906–1963) James Ostend "Pete" Brown (November 9, 1906 – September 20, 1963)[1] was an American jazz alto saxophonist and bandleader. Quick facts Background information, Born ... Pete Brown Pete Brown, between 1938 and 1948 Background information Born James Ostend Brown (1906-11-09)November 9, 1906 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. Died September 20, 1963(1963-09-20) (aged 56) New York City, U.S. Genres Jazz Occupation Musician Instrument Saxophone Years active 1910–1966 Close Career Brown learned to play piano, trumpet, and saxophone while young.[1] He played in New York City with Bernie Robinson's orchestra in 1928, and played from 1928 to 1934 with Charlie Skeete. In 1937, he worked in the band of John… (Source: Wikipedia)
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