Lawrence Brown

born: 03 August 1907
Lawrence, Kansas,
United States of America
died: 05 September 1988
Los Angeles, California,
United States of America
(age 81)

Black American jazz trombonist, once a member of Paul Howard's Quality Serenaders. He is best known for his extensive work playing with Duke Ellington's band (1932-51, 1960-70).
Real name: Lawrence Olin Brown
Height: 5'9"
Films listed on this page: complete Hal Roach filmography.

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1929
Leaping Love
Jazz musician/trombone

Acknowledgements:
https://www.fold3.com/document/696988148/ (WWII draft reg. card)
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/lawrence-brown-mn0000784936/biography (AllMusic)
Jesse Brisson (bio notes, research and information)

This page was last updated on: 04 November 2022