Derek Brown (musician)
Derek Brown (born July 18, 1983) is an American saxophonist based out of Chicago, IL. Brown is best known for his particular style of playing, dubbed "BEATBoX SAX," which combines various extended techniques, percussive effects (e.g. stomping and beating his saxophone), and at times vocal elements.[1]
Brown has released two solo albums, BEATBoX SAX (2016) and FiftyFifty (2018).
Background[edit]
Derek Brown grew up in southwest Michigan and graduated from Hope College with Bachelors degrees in both Jazz and Classical Performance. He earned his Masters degree in Jazz Studies from University of Cincinnati's College Conservatory of Music. Brown was the Director of Jazz Studies and Instructor of Saxophone at Abilene Christian University from 2008-2014. In 2014 Brown moved to Chicago, IL at which point he began his solo career.
Solo Career[edit]
In November 2014 Brown began his YouTube channel, BEATBoX SAX. Brown recorded and released his first album, BEATBoX SAX, in 2016, which charted on Billboard's Jazz Albums in Nov. 2016.[2] Brown has been featured on NPR's Weekend Edition, in DownBeat Magazine and on WGN Radio in Chicago, IL (USA).[3][4][5]
Brown has performed at music festivals around the world, such as the Heineken Jazzaldia in Spain, Jazz Province festival in Russia, and the Penang Island Jazz Festival in Malaysia. [6][7][8]
Brown released his second album, entitled FiftyFifty, on Aug. 31, 2018. Brown's CD release coincided with the start of his FiftyFifty Tour, which includes at least one performance in all 50 states in the USA from Aug. 2018 - May 2019.[9]
Discography[edit]
Solo Albums:
- BEATBoX SAX (2016)
- FiftyFifty (2018)
References[edit]
- ↑ "Derek Brown Redefines The Notion Of A One-Man-Band On His New CD 'Beatbox Sax'". NPR.org. Retrieved 2019-02-08.
- ↑ "Jazz Music: Top Jazz Albums & Songs Chart". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-02-08.
- ↑ "Derek Brown Redefines The Notion Of A One-Man-Band On His New CD 'Beatbox Sax'". NPR.org. Retrieved 2019-02-08.
- ↑ "DownBeat | Digital Edition | DECEMBER 2018". www.downbeat.com. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
- ↑ "The world famous BEATBox saxophonist Derek Brown will blow you away". WGN Radio - 720 AM. 2018-01-20. Retrieved 2019-02-08.
- ↑ "53rd edition 2018". Retrieved 2019-02-08.
- ↑ "Derek Brown — Участники фестиваля". jazzprovince.ru. Retrieved 2019-02-08.
- ↑ jazz. "DEREK BROWN | 14th Penang Island Jazz Festival 2016". Retrieved 2019-02-08.
- ↑ "Beatbox Sax Pioneer In 50-State Tour". onlinedigeditions.com. Retrieved 2019-02-08.
External Links[edit]
https://derekbrownsax.com/ https://fiftyfiftytour.com/ https://www.youtube.com/user/beatboxsax
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