Lennie McBrowne

Life and career Leonard Louis McBrowne was born in Brooklyn, New York City, on January 24, 1933. Influenced by his father Arnold, who was a drummer,

McBrowne began his professional career in Pete Brown's group, which featured Paul Bley. Notably, McBrowne introduced bassist Charlie Haden to Ornette Coleman, having previously introduced him to Paul Bley. Two pieces from Eastern Lights were released as a single by Riverside.

McBrowne and his band received coverage from the leading jazz magazines, including High Fidelity, Billboard, Metronome and Stereo Review. The group was described as "a highly close-knit and well-rehearsed combo" with "fluid and competent soloing".

Discography

As leader 1960 : Lenny McBrowne and the 4 Souls (Pacific Jazz) 1960 : Eastern Lights (Riverside)

As sideman With Billie Holiday Lady Sings the Blues (Clef, 1956)

With Tony Scott The Touch of Tony Scott (RCA Victor, 1956)

With Paul Bley Solemn Meditation (GNP Crescendo, 1957)

With Fred Katz Fred Katz and his Jammers (Decca, 1959)

With Sonny Stitt The Hard Swing (Verve, 1959) Sonny Stitt Swings the Most (Verve, 1959) So Doggone Good (Prestige, 1972)

With Randy Weston Randy (Bakton, 1963) Blues (Trip Jazz, 1974) Berkshire Blues (Freedom, 1977) Monterey '66 (Verve, 1994)

With Sonny Criss Up, Up and Away (Prestige, 1967) Saturday Morning (Xanadu, 1975)

With Teddy Edwards It's All Right! (Prestige, 1967)

With Booker Ervin Structurally Sound (Pacific Jazz, 1967) Booker 'n' Brass (Pacific Jazz, 1967) Live at Newport '67 (bootleg, 1967) The In Between (Blue Note, 1968)

With Barry Harris Luminescence! (Prestige, 1967)

With Houston Person Trust in Me (Prestige, 1967)

With Pat Martino East! (Prestige, 1968)

With Charles McPherson From This Moment On! (Prestige, 1968)

With Thelonious Monk Monk in Tokyo (Far East, 1970)

With Kenny Burrell 'Round Midnight (Fantasy, 1972) Both Feet on the Ground (Fantasy, 1973) Up the Street, 'Round the Corner, Down the Block (Fantasy, 1974) Prime: Live at the Downtown Room (HighNote, 1976 ) Stormy Monday (Fantasy, 1978)

With Red Garland The Quota (MPS, 1971 )

With Jon Hendricks Tell Me the Truth (Xanadu, 1975)

With Sam Noto Entrance (Xanadu, 1975)