Lawrence Brown

Lawrence Brown (1907-September 5, 1988) was a jazz trombonist from Kansas.

He began his career with Charlie Echols and Paul Howard. In 1932 he joined Duke Ellington. His great technica

Lawrence Brown (1907-September 5, 1988) was a jazz trombonist from Kansas.

He began his career with Charlie Echols and Paul Howard. In 1932 he joined Duke Ellington. His great technical command of the instrument, with its "creamy tone, neurotic vibrato and range" was featured with Ellington's band every year in compositions such as "Blue Cellophane" and "Golden Cress."