Bassists · 1890–1965
Steve Brown
Jazz musician best known for his work on string bass (1890-1965)
- Born
- 13 January 1890
New Orleans - Died
- 15 September 1965
Detroit - Country
- United States
Biography
Steve Brown was a jazz musician who played double bass. Steve Brown was born on 13 January 1890 in New Orleans and died on 15 September 1965 in Detroit. The music is usually filed under jazz.
Theodore "Steve" Brown (January 13, 1890 – September 15, 1965) was a jazz musician best known for his work on string bass. Like many New Orleans bassists, he played both string bass and tuba professionally. Brown was the younger brother of trombonist Tom Brown. In his youth he played with his brother's band in New Orleans. Because of his devil-may-care personality he was nicknamed "Steve" after Steve Brodie, a man who became famous for jumping off the Brooklyn Bridge on a dare. Few musicians knew Brown's real name. Brown went north to Chicago in 1915 with his brother Tom in the first wave of jazz musicians to go to the city. He was a member of the New Orleans Rhythm Kings in the early 1920s, where his slap style on bass attracted attention. In 1924 he joined Jean Goldkette's Orchestra, with whom he remained until 1927, creating the first recordings of the style.
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Also plays on
Albums where Steve Brown is credited as a sideman
Historic 78 rpm records
- DIPPER MOUTH BLUES JOHNNY MILLERS NEW ORLEANS FROLICKERS · Sharkey Bonano · Sidney… archive.org ↗
- MILENBERG JOYS the DIXIE FIVE · Frank Gillis · Andy Bartha · Eph Kelley · Clyde… · 1950 archive.org ↗
- MY PRETTY GIRL the DIXIE FIVE · Andy Bartha · Eph Kelley · Clyde Smith · Steve… · 1950 archive.org ↗
- THAT'S A PLENTY the DIXIE FIVE · Frank Gillis · Andy Bartha · Eph Kelley · Clyde… · 1950 archive.org ↗
- MR. JELLY-LORD the DIXIE FIVE · Frank Gillis · Andy Bartha · Eph Kelley · Clyde… · 1950 archive.org ↗
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Steve Brown play?
Steve Brown is known for playing double bass.
When and where was Steve Brown born?
Steve Brown was born 13 January 1890 in New Orleans.
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