Brian Brown

Tenor, soprano sax, bandleader. A self-taught player who emerged in the '50s as a leading figure in Australia and remained prominent through the '80s. Brown was one of first Australian musicians to develop reputation for highly personal, individualistic style that was intense, lyrical and not simple imitation of an American great. He formed his first band in 1956, then made eight albums over an 18-year period heading various groups. Brown toured Europe with his Australian Jazz Ensemble in 1978, and also led groups doing experimental and original classical pieces from '80 - '86. He established a jazz course in 1981 at the Victorian College of the Arts. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide