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Peter Brown
Peter is a polished and soulful performer in styles ranging from Chicago blues to boogie to bebop to country. He is valued as a member of the many bands he works with for his virtuoso "chops", strong rhythmic drive, exciting solos, and the ability to support and inspire the musicians he plays with.
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Bechstein upright piano Roland FP2 digital piano Hammond XB2 portable drawbar organ Pro-motion Leslie simulator
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Peter Brown Trio: Franklin Street
by John Kelman
In a time where innovation is too often measured by complexity and abstrusity, there are still those who value the resonance of a good melody and the selfless approach of an ensemble for whom song is the priority. That's not to say that Ottawa, Canada's Peter Brown isn't a fine enough pianist/vocalist, or that his trio featuring drummer/producer Bruce Wittet and bassist Chris Breitner hasn't got the ability to tackle a couple of well-heeled standards on the largely original Franklin ...
Continue Reading—John Kelman, All About Jazz
Brown tackles jazz, blues, country, boogie-woogie, tango and the traditional Amazing Grace with obvious enthusiasm, great virtuosity, and an honest and practiced feel for music."
—Bruce Deachman, The Ottawa Citizen, Feb. 2003
"Franklin Street ... is a masterful work that both showcases and profiles the incredible talent that is Peter Brown. Musically, the collection is jazz in nature but features a full range of styles and influences that speak of the blues, showtime and class."
Primary Instrument
Piano
Location
Ottawa
Willing to teach
Intermediate to advanced
Credentials/Background
Private teaching since 1983. Specializing in jazz, blues, pop and all styles of improvised piano music.
Music
Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson
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