| 词条 | Derek Brown (musician) |
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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] He is currently performing a tour involving visiting every US state within 12 months. Brown has released two solo albums, BEATBoX SAX (2016) and FiftyFifty (2018). Early life and careerDerek 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 the 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 careerIn 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][10] DiscographySolo Albums:
References1. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.npr.org/2016/10/16/498135794/derek-brown-redefines-the-notion-of-a-one-man-band-on-his-new-cd-beatbox-sax|title=Derek Brown Redefines The Notion Of A One-Man-Band On His New CD 'Beatbox Sax'|website=NPR.org|language=en|access-date=2019-02-08}} 2. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/jazz-albums|title=Jazz Music: Top Jazz Albums & Songs Chart|website=Billboard|access-date=2019-02-08}} 3. ^{{Cite web|url=https://www.npr.org/2016/10/16/498135794/derek-brown-redefines-the-notion-of-a-one-man-band-on-his-new-cd-beatbox-sax|title=Derek Brown Redefines The Notion Of A One-Man-Band On His New CD 'Beatbox Sax'|website=NPR.org|language=en|access-date=2019-02-08}} 4. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.downbeat.com/digitaledition/2018/DB1812/single_page_view/17.html?fbclid=IwAR0CWTxAG4js2Zm7HMRe3IUMQxC3yaE2TLGdV77nnih0Q0Dx05vsLr8A6j0|title=DownBeat {{!}} Digital Edition {{!}} DECEMBER 2018|website=www.downbeat.com|access-date=2018-10-31}} 5. ^{{Cite web|url=https://wgnradio.com/2018/01/19/the-world-famous-beatbox-saxophonist-derek-brown-will-blow-you-away/|title=The world famous BEATBox saxophonist Derek Brown will blow you away|date=2018-01-20|website=WGN Radio - 720 AM|language=en|access-date=2019-02-08}} 6. ^{{Cite web|url=https://heinekenjazzaldia.eus/en/53rd-edition-2018/|title=53rd edition 2018|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-08}} 7. ^{{Cite web|url=http://jazzprovince.ru/uchastniki/2017/derek-braun/|title=Derek Brown — Участники фестиваля|website=jazzprovince.ru|access-date=2019-02-08}} 8. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.penangjazz.com/wp/2015/10/derek-brown/|title=DEREK BROWN {{!}} 14th Penang Island Jazz Festival 2016|last=jazz|language=en-US|access-date=2019-02-08}} 9. ^{{Cite web|url=http://onlinedigeditions.com/article/Beatbox+Sax+Pioneer+In+50-State+Tour/3135332/513329/article.html|title=Beatbox Sax Pioneer In 50-State Tour|website=onlinedigeditions.com|access-date=2019-02-08}} 10. ^{{Cite web|url=http://www.jazzcorner.com/news/display.php?news=8743|title=FiftyFifty Tour to Feature a Performance in Every State in the U.S|publisher=Jazz Corner|date=5 July 2018|accessdate=4 April 2019}} External links
8 : 1983 births|Living people|Musicians from Chicago|University of Cincinnati – College-Conservatory of Music alumni|Hope College alumni|Musicians from Michigan|American jazz saxophonists|Abilene Christian University faculty |
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