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Sandy Brown

1929 – 1975

British musician

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About Sandy Brown

Lived 1929 – 1975 (aged 46). Sandy Brown was a British clarinetist, jazz musician and musician.

Alexander Brown (25 February 1929 – 15 March 1975) was a Scottish jazz clarinetist, band leader, and acoustic engineer, who performed mostly New Orleans-style and mainstream jazz. He had a particular interest in African music, which was reflected in his compositions.

Biography Brown was born of Scottish parents in Izatnagar, Uttar Pradesh, India,

In 1953, the band travelled south and played among other places at the newly built Royal Festival Hall in London. Brown returned to finish his studies in Edinburgh, but Fairweather decided to stay in London.

On completing his studies, Brown obtained a position as an acoustic engineer with the BBC and moved to London, where he reformed his band. In 1957, he collaborated with Al Fairweather in recording the landmark album McJazz,

A collection of his writings, The McJazz Manuscripts, was published by Faber & Faber in 1979. He formed two professional practices: Sandy Brown Associates, architects and acoustic engineers, and Sandy Brown MSU, building services engineers.

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Edinburgh College of Art, Royal High School
Also known as
Alexander Brown

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Sandy Brown?

British musician (1929–1975)

When was Sandy Brown born?

Sandy Brown was born on 25 February 1929 in Izzatnagar.

When did Sandy Brown die?

Sandy Brown died on 15 March 1975 in Edinburgh.

What was Sandy Brown's occupation?

Sandy Brown was a clarinetist, jazz musician and musician.

What nationality was Sandy Brown?

Sandy Brown was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sandy Brown

· Wikidata: Q1228724

· DBpedia: Sandy Brown (musician)

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