A graduate of Oberlin Conservatory, Ohio, Brown has been a driving force behind major artists since the early days of his career. He learned his trade under the tutelage of Billy Hart.

He toured and recorded with Grammy- nominated vocalist and composer Carmen Lundy for seven years as well as Joey DeFrancesco, Liz Wright, Cedar Walton, Harry Connick Jr.’s big band, and appeared with Pat Martino at major festivals worldwide.

As a leader, Brown has been a featured artist with Steve Grossman and the Jazz Philharmonic Orchestra of St. Petersburg. He has also led his own bands at various venues throughout the U.S.A.