2010-Sept :: newspaper
The
Complete 3000-word Boston Phoenix Interview re: Guru/Solar
The
entire unabridged 3000 word interview Brownman, trumpet player for Guru's
Jazzmatazz, gave
to
Boston Phoenix investigative reporter Chris Faraone. A disturbing
and eye-opening first-hand accouting
of
what Brownman saw of the Guru-Solar dynamic while on tour with Jazzmatazz.
Originally re-issued online by
FuckSolar.com
(which has since disappeared). Printed with permission from The Boston
Phoenix, Chris Faraone & Brownman.com
2008-Jan :: webzine
LIVE
MUSIC REPORT "Brownman Electryc Trio with Randy Brecker"
An
in-depth look at the highly acclaimed packed-to-the-rafters concert held
on Jan 11th in Toronto
which
paired legendary trumpeter Randy Brecker with his former prodigal trumpet,
now Canadian jazz
trumpet
icon. Written by former editor of CODA magazine, Canada's most acclaimed
jazz magazine.
2008-Jan :: live
video footage
CBC
promo reel for the "Brownman Electryc Trio with Randy Brecker" concert
A
7 minute promo reel for the live CBC nation-side broadcast of the Jan 11,
2008 Randy Brecker w/
Brownman
Electryc Trio show. Contains some hilarious live footage of both
Brownman and Brecker
describing
how they first met and Brecker's immeasureable influence as Brownman's
former teacher.
2007-Nov :: magazine
(very in-depth)
CODA
MAGAZINE cover story: "The Rise of Brownman"
(the
above link will show a sub-directory containing scans of this extensive
article)
Click
here for a single 2.3 meg PDF file containing entire article.
Brownman
was the cover story for the Sept/Oct issue of CODA, Canada's most acclaimed
jazz magazine
since
1958. This piece of literature is an extremely in-depth look at Brownman's
life and his rise in the
Canadian
musical community to his now international stature.
2007-Mar :: television
BRAVO!
documentary "The Life And Times of Brown"
In
2007 the BRAVO! channel, in conjunction with Leda Serene Films aired this
1/2 hour documentary on the the life of
award-winning
Trinidadian born jazz trumpet player BROWNMAN ALI. It is an insightful
and in-depth look at one of the most
acclaimed
jazz artists in the nation, diving deeply into his personal history, his
time in New York City with Randy Brecker
&
clearly illustrating why he is now widely considered a vanguard for the
evolution of jazz in Canada. This documentary
was
filmed in 2006 *before* he was asked to join GURU's JAZZMATAZZ. A
facinating look at his pre-Jazzmatazz career.
2007-Jan :: newspaper
TORONTO
SUN "Living life on a high note"
Brown
was the subject of a 1/2 page spread of the Jan 1st edition of the Toronto
Sun - a retrospective
in-depth
look at his highly impressive 2006 year written by respected journalist
and CBC producer Nicholas Davis
2006-Sept :: radio
(streaming
MP3)
Brownman's
BRAZILIAN TRIFECTA LIVE ON CBC RADIO!
CBC
Radio's "Big City, Small
World" on Sat Sept 2, 2006 takes an in-depth look at Brownman's Sept
Production
of the BRAZILIAN TRIFECTA by inviting the whole Trifecta to perform live
on air!
Each
singer performed one tune each and a highly informative and amusing large
group interview was
given
featuring Brownman, all 3 vocalists & show hosts Claudia Garcia de
la Huerta and Garvia Bailey.
Hear
the entire whole 28 minute show below includes 3 full tunes plus interviews
and host commentaries.
..Low
Res MP3 stream: 48
kbps, 9.8
meg - FM radio quality
Free
download of low res MP3 for limited time (right click link and
save to hard drive)
Janelle
Monique - vocals
on tune 1: "Dust in the Wind",
Aline
Morales - vocals on tune 2: "Chega
De Saudade"
Eliana
Cuevas - vocals on tune 3: "Mas
Que Nada", Brownman
- flugelhorn / percussion / musical director
Attila
Fias - keyboards Ross
MacIntyre - bass, Rich
Brisco - drums
2005-Sept :: magazine
YOUNG
PEOPLE'S PRESS "Ya Basta – the Marcos of Jazz"
A
post-Argentinean tour look at Brownman's return to Canada for 11 feature
appearances at the Toronto Jazz festival. (in-depth)
2006-June :: magazine
EYE
MAGAZINE interview "Style For Miles"
Errol
Nazereth's in-depth look at Brownman's FIVE WEEKS FOR MILES Production
and Miles' impact on his life. (in-depth)
2005-July :: magazine
TORONTO
FILM FEST mag review "Mythology In The Making"
Andrew
McIntosh reviews the ALI BROS feat. Enlight & Phatt Al show on Canada
Day, July 1st, 2005
2005-July :: magazine
METRONEWS
Magazine - single question
Part
of MetroNews "Workology" Section. Read Brown's amusing answer to
their question.
2005-March :: magazine
VIEW
Magazine Interview
Very
in depth magazine article on GRUVASYLUM, Brown's jazz-hip-hop group
2005-Jan :: radio
(streaming
MP3)
Audio
Interview with Jazz FM's Ralph Benmergui
5.7meg
MP3 | 12min:07sec
Hear
the Jan 18, 2005 Jazz FM Interview with Ralph Benmurgui
where
the origins of the Brownman moniker are discussed along with Brown's
experiences
in New York with Randy Brecker and a recent Havana Jazz Festival
Performance
(where CRUZAO had been asked to represent Canada).
2004-Nov :: online
website
Everything2.com
Article
Online
article quickly & effectively summarizing Brownman's artistic being.
2004-March :: online
website
Salsa
Spot Interview
Online
article on Brown's salsa band Marrón Matizado - very in depth
2004-Feb :: discussion
panel
Transcript
Transcript
from the discussion on Latin-Jazz held by the Jazz Journalists Association
for which Brownman was a panelist
2003-March :: magazine
cover
NOW
Magazine Cover Story
Highly
controversial cover story detailing much of Brown's ideology,
his
involvement in the Distillery Jazz Fest & the Toronto jazz community.
2002-Aug :: magazine
Scene
& Heard Magazine Interview
Article
featuring Brown's thoughts on the Toronto jazz community
2002-Sept :: magazine
Picante
Latin Xpress Magazine Interview
Article
on Brown's salsa band Marrón Matizado - very in depth
2001-Sept :: magazine
NOW
Magazine feature article
Article
on winning the Montreal Jazz Fest's coveted "Grand Prix du Jazz Award"
2001-July :: magazine
Toronto
Star Feature article
Article
on winning the Montreal Jazz Fest's coveted "Grand Prix du Jazz Award"
2001-July :: magazine
Montreal
Jazz Festival Press Release
Article
on winning the Montreal Jazz Fest's coveted "Grand Prix du Jazz Award"
2001-Jan :: magazine
Strand
Newspaper Interview
General
interest story
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