Alex Brown
Alex Brown (born 1987) is an American pianist and composer known for weaving elements of classical, rhythm and blues, hip-hop, Afro-Caribbean music, and Brazilian jazz.
Brown has collaborated with artists that include Valerie Coleman, Sean Jones, Cho-Liang Lin, Yo-Yo Ma, Armando Manzanero, Christian McBride, the New York Voices, David Sanchez, David Shifrin, Chris Thile, Warren Wolf, and Miguel Zenón. He has been a member of Paquito D'Rivera's group since 2007. He has performed at venues including the Lincoln Center Rose Theater, The Blue Note, The Kennedy Center, and The Hollywood Bowl. He won a Grammy Award for Best Classical Compendium as part of his collaboration with composer Jeff Scott and Imani Winds for “Passion For Bach and Coltrane” in 2024.
He is on the faculty at Peabody Institute Conservatory of Music in Baltimore, Maryland.
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