PAUL BROWN
Some say there is a boundary line to art but few true artists and visionaries conform to that notion. It is no surprise that two-time Grammy-winning guitarist and producer extraordinaire Paul Brown cites Jerry Garcia and Wes Montgomery as founding influences. Brown, who has amassed 75 #1 Contemporary Jazz radio hits and engineered for R&B divas Aretha Franklin and Diana Ross, is somewhat of a free-spirited musical chameleon who comes by it honestly. “I grew up listening to rock and blues and my parents were jazz musicians, so I heard a lot of that music in the house” reflects Brown. “I have always loved soul music and have worked as a producer with many greats like Luther Vandross, Al Jarreau, and George Benson”. July 15, 2022, Shanachie Entertainment will release Paul Brown’s second recording for the label, Promised Land.
Brown’s relaxed and organic approach resulted in one of his strongest and most authentic recordings to date. The ten-track uplifting and jubilant sonic journey unites Brown with an all-star Contemporary Jazz lineup including labelmates Marion Meadows and Euge Groove, as well as Shane Theriot, Jeff Carruthers and others. Danny Weiss, Shanachie Entertainment’s Vice President of Jazz A&R states, “Before launching his career as an artist, Paul Brown absolutely dominated the Contemporary Jazz format as its premier producer. Now, amazingly, he has achieved great heights as a solo artist as well. We’re honored to be associated with him!”
