Song:After The Storm
Album:The Very Best Of Norman Brown
Guitarist Norman Brown has been at the forefront of smooth jazz since he made his recording debut in 1992. After The Storm is probably the song that put him on the map. But he's still going strong today. He was born Dec. 18, 1970 in Kansas City, MO. He started playing guitar as a child. Like many jazz guitarists, Wes Montgomery was his biggest influence. After playing local clubs, Brown moved to Los Angeles to study at the Musician's Institute. After graduation, he signed with MoJazz, a label started by Motown in the early 90s. It was around for a few years until being absorbed by Universal. It looks like Norman Connors was a big part of the label at the start. He produced Brown's 1992 debut album Just Between Us. Connors also recorded for MoJazz and he signed Brown. Brown produced the 1994 album After the Storm himself and he wrote most of the songs. Unlike the first album, there were no special guests like Stevie Wonder. The album did very well on the jazz charts. And After The Storm became Brown's signature song. He usually performs it in concert as part of a medley. Musicians on the song are Herman Jackson on piano who toured with Stevie Wonder, longtime Herbie Hancock bassist Freddie Washington and veteran session drummer Land Richards. This budget comp is available on mp3. Brown moved to Warner Bros. in 1999 and later he recorded for Concord's Peak label. His latest CD Let It Go is on Shanachie. Brown also records with Kirk Whalum and Rick Braun as BWB. They released an album in 2016. Sometimes he is touring with them. But he seems to do a lot of these Smooth Jazz Cruises. That may be the best way to see many of those artists in one place. Here's Norman Brown performing his After The Storm Medley.
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