About Sonny Brown
Born 1936. Sonny Brown is an American musician, music educator, jazz musician, music teacher, composer and drummer.
Gerald "Sonny" Brown (born April 20, 1936) is an American jazz drummer.
After having played with Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson, Amos Milburn, and Dinah Washington, Brown moved to New York in 1961, where he performed with Frank Foster, Randy Weston, Ray Bryant, Kenny Burrell, Jon Hendricks (1963–64), Gildo Mahones (1964), Clifford Jordan, Curtis Fuller, Coleman Hawkins, Sonny Rollins, Zoot Sims, Lee Konitz, Archie Shepp, Sam Rivers, and Charles Mingus.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Sonny Brown?
American musician and music educator
When was Sonny Brown born?
Sonny Brown was born on 20 April 1936 in Cincinnati.
What is Sonny Brown's occupation?
Sonny Brown is a musician, music educator, jazz musician, music teacher, composer and drummer.
What nationality is Sonny Brown?
Sonny Brown is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Sonny Brown (musician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Sonny Brown. https://biography.guide/sonny-brown/
MLA: "Sonny Brown." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sonny-brown/.
Chicago: "Sonny Brown." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sonny-brown/.
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