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| Maurice Brown was born on January 6th, 1981, in Harvey, Illinois. He began playing trumpet and quickly realized a natural affinity for the instrument. While still in high school, Maurice’s hard work and rapid progress landed him the opportunity to perform with Ramsey Lewis at Symphony Center in Chicago. The Chicago Tribune gave him a rave review and he began to be recognized by jazz musicians and critics. He has played with many respected jazz veterans and jazz contemporaries such as Clark Terry, Johnny Griffen, Lenny White, Curtis Fuller, Ellis Marsalis, Steve Nelson, Loni Plaxico, Mulgrew Miller, Jeff "Tain" Watts, and Stefon Harris. In June of 2001, he won first place in the National Miles Davis Trumpet Competition, held in St. Louis, Missouri. Maurice has recorded as a sideman with Curtis Fuller, Fred Anderson, Young Bleed, Roy Hargrove, Michelle Carr, George Freeman, and Ernest Dawkins’ New Horizons. In August of 2004, at age 23, Maurice released his first album as a leader, entitled "Hip To Bop". He is currently active on jazz scenes across the country, garnering the acknowledgement and praise of most everyone who has an opportunity to hear him play. In New Orleans, where he currently resides, the Maurice Brown Quintet appears weekly at Snug Harbor Bistro, New Orleans’ premier jazz club. At such a fertile point in his early career, Maurice expresses a humble desire for musical progress, stating in his usual affable manner, "I just want to get better every day." Website http://www.mauricebrown.net Discography Maurice Brown "Hip to Bop" (Brown) Since its release in September, 2004, Hip to Bop has been steadily climbing the jazz charts and is making its way onto top ten charts across the country! Chicago Tribune (Dec 2004) All About Jazz -- New York (Dec 2004) Offbeat Magazine -- New Orleans (Dec 2004) The Times-Picayune -- New Orleans (Dec 2004) Gambit Weekly -- New Orleans (Dec 2004) Maurice has also recorded as a sideman on: Roy Hargrove "RH Factor" (Verve) Fred Anderson "Back at the Velvet Lounge"(Delmark) George Freeman "At Long Last George" (Savant) Michelle Carr "Change" (Salt Box) Young Bleed "Carleone's Vintage" (Da'Tention Home) Ernest Dawkin's New Horizon "Mean Ameen" (Delmark) For more information, visit their website: http://www.mauricebrown.net
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