Dean Brown Obituary: American Jazz Fusion Guitarist And Session Musician, Dean Brown Has Died. At the age of 68, jazz fusion maestro Dean Brown departed from this life on January 26, 2024. The jazz fusion community is in deep sorrow following his untimely demise. Brown’s remarkable career and significant impact on the genre serve as tributes to his legacy. He is well known for both his tremendous contributions to the jazz community and his extraordinary guitar talents.Dean Brown’s artistic journey started in 1977, the year he graduated from Berklee College of Music.

He recorded and toured all over the world with his projects, worked with a wide range of great performers, and had a lasting impression on the music business. Among the many well-known musicians with whom he collaborated were Marcus Miller, David Sanborn, Eric Clapton, the Brecker Brothers, Roberta Flack, and numerous others. More than a hundred albums—including the Grammy Award-winning “Return of the Brecker Brothers” by the Brecker Brothers and “The Sun Don’t Lie” by Marcus Miller—have featured studio guitar work by Brown.

Due to his skill and commitment, he was able to play with several Boston-area organizations, including Tiger’s Baku, where he succeeded the highly esteemed Mike Stern. After relocating to New York City in the vicinity of 1980, Brown joined Billy Cobham’s band, ushering in a successful career spanning over forty years.Dean Brown made a lasting impact on the music industry between the years of 1982 and his passing.

Social Media Tributes

“It is with very heavy heart that I post this picture of Dean Brown and me at NAMM 2020. He was a very fine human being with a heart of gold and always greeted me with a smile. He was also a wonderful guitar player and played on many of my favourite albums. I’m very sad we lost him today. Another brother in arms gone, I can’t believe it. My deepest condolences to his wife Ruth and family members close to him. He will be missed. He shined brightly.
How fragile we are. Rest in peace Dean Brown I will always remember you.,” a facebook post said.

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