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American jazz guitarist (1939–2009)

Person · Open Library

Works
13

Top works

  • Chinese heart of Texas
  • Shades of Me
  • San Antonio in Vintage Postcards
  • Wings over San Antonio
  • Aboriginal Ancestral Wisdom Oracle

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States
Active from
1939
Active to
2009
blueschristmas musicdiscofilm soundtrackfunkrhythm & blues

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
31,582
Total plays
125,589

Tags

bluesjazzfunkrhythm and bluesguitar

Mel Brown was born on October 7, 1939 in Jackson, Mississippi. He backed Bobby Blue Bland on guitar for more than ten years. He recorded most of his albums for the Impulse, which is primarily known for jazz. His music is a blend of soul and funk as well as the blues. Artist Biography Below by Jason Ankeny Best known for his decade-plus stint in support of Bobby "Blue" Bland, Mel Brown channeled elements of soul, funk, and jazz to create one of the most distinctive guitar styles in contemporary

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Available in 7 languages

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