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"As Gospel Jazz continues to grow as its own genre, saxophonist, Ron Brown remains at the center of it all."
Ron Brown 2002 & 2005 Stellar Award
nominee has played behind such greats as Diana Ross,
Natalie Cole, Al Jarreau, Anita Baker, the late great Ella
Fitzgerald, Whitney Houston, Joe Sample, David Benoit, Soul
II Soul and the incomparable Stevie Wonder and the list
goes on.
Whatever his endeavor may be Ron continues
to dig deep into roots of every influence that crosses his
path. Although his musical gifts are the forefront of his
identity, Ron actively pursues a life in ministry and promoting
gospel music. Notably, Ron has shared his music and testimony
in Japan. Being fluent in the Japanese Language, Ron not
only can share his music, but also can hold gospel workshops,
speak his testimony, and minister in their native language.
click
here to see Ron's personal testimony on video
On
May 8, 1997, the mayor of Austin, TX, proclaimed Ron Brown
Day in Ron's hometown. He performed at Waterloo Records
(5th & Lamar) in town, and played that night at the Victory
Grill on Austin's East Side (his old 'hood).
Ron
a former teacher, and youth mentor lives with his family in
Los Angeles, California and has an office in Japan. Ron is
also the founder of the Urban
Dreams Foundation, whose goal is to inspire and motivate
young urban people to reach their potential by teaching success
principles through the arts. Ron Also holds gospel workshops
locally and nationwide. He has even developed his own choir,
which is comprised of people of all nationalities united to
be the "Spirit
of Unity Choir". His passion for gospel and music
has fueled the creation of "Jazz in the Spirit" concerts that feature some of the top artists in jazz.
Ron Brown actively makes appearances all over the world. His live concerts and church performances continue to enamor audiences everywhere his ministry goes.
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