Lawrence Brown

American jazz trombonist.

[b]Do not confuse this Brown with songwriter [a=Lew Brown].[/b]

[b]For the pianist and arranger associated with Paul Robeson use [a=Lawrence Brown (4)].[/b]

He played with Duke Ellington throughout most of his career as a balladeer, technical soloist, and section leader.

Born August 3, 1907 in Kansas.

Died in Los Angeles, California on September 5, 1988.