Jewel Brown (August 30, 1937 – June 25, 2024) was an American jazz and blues singer. She performed alongside artists such as Dizzy Gillespie and Louis Armstrong.[1] Brown was inducted into the Blues Smithsonian Hall of Fame in 2007.[2]
In 2013, Brown was nominated for a Blues Music Award in the 'Koko Taylor Award (Traditional Blues Female)' category.[3]
Early life and education
Brown was born in Houston and her family lived in Third Ward, Houston, where she attended Blackshear Elementary School.[4]
Early singing career
Brown began singing at the Manhattan Club in Galveston. She sang alongside Elmore Nixon and Henry Hayes, and also performed at Club Ebony. She won a talent show at age 9 at the Masonic Temple, which was located in Fourth Ward, Houston.[1]
As a teenager, Brown continued performing in clubs around Houston and Galveston. She went on to join Louis Armstrong's band in the 1960s.[5]
Death
On June 26, 2024, Brown's publicist announced her death from colon cancer at the age of 86.[6][7][8]
Discography
As leader
- Show Time (Fantasy, 1988)
- Milton Hopkins & Jewel Brown (Dialtone, 2012)[9]
- Rollercoaster Boogie (Dynaflow, 2014)
As guest
With Louis Armstrong
- Best Live Concert 1: Jazz in Paris (Verve)
Videos
- With Louis Armstrong: Louis Armstrong – Live in Australia (DVD) (Euroarts)
References
- ^ a b Lindsey, Craig (June 8, 2022). "Houston's Jewel Brown, the 'Beyoncé of her time,' to be honored this weekend". Preview | Houston Arts & Entertainment Guide. Archived from the original on April 15, 2023. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
- ^ Sacksteder, John (March 13, 2023). "Jewel Brown – Thanks for Good Ole' Music and Memories | Album Review". Blues Blast Magazine. Archived from the original on April 15, 2023. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
- ^ "Blues Music Awards Nominees - 2013 - 34th Blues Music Awards". Blues.org. Archived from the original on May 27, 2019. Retrieved March 21, 2013.
- ^ Kesbeh, Dina. "Jewel Brown". houstonhistorymagazine.org. Archived from the original on April 15, 2023. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
- ^ Dansby, Andrew (March 28, 2015). "Houston singer Jewel Brown revives her career at age 77". Houston Chronicle. Archived from the original on April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
- ^ "Jewel Brown, Houston-native legendary jazz singer, dies at 86". KTRK-TV. June 26, 2024. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
- ^ "Jewel Brown, Houston-native legendary jazz singer, dies at 86". Abc13.com. June 26, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
- ^ ‘Keep a cool booty’: Family and friends remember Houston jazz and blues singer Jewel Brown
- ^ "Milton Hopkins & Jewel Brown". AllMusic. Archived from the original on January 9, 2017. Retrieved March 21, 2013.
External links
- Biography and archives at Houston Public Library
- Jewel Brown at IMDb
- Jewel Brown discography at Discogs
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