Derek Brown
The innovative saxophonist Derek Brown hails from Chicago. He travels the world and plays in various bands and projects, where he crosses genres such as jazz, funk and pop. His ability to mix beatboxing with saxophone makes his playing style unique, impressing his audiences worldwide. He is currently involved in a number of projects, including his vocal/instrumental band The Derek Brown Syndicate and Chicago funk/fusion supergroup Low Spark. But to Kongsberg Jazzfestival he comes with his signature solo show, "BEATBoX SAX."
This year we are lucky enough to have Derek Brown open the Jazzbox, where he plays before and just after Jazzprat. You will also have the opportunity to hear him play in several places throughout the festival.
To see more videos, check out his website:
http://www.derekbrownsax.com/video
IN ENGLISH
Saxophone innovator Derek Brown lives and performs in Chicago, playing in various bands and projects around the area and throughout the world. Crossing genres from jazz to funk to pop, Derek's unique playing style, using creative new "beatbox-like" techniques, is wowing audiences across the globe. Brown is currently involved with multiple projects, including his innovative vocal/instrumental band The Derek Brown Syndicate, up-and-coming Chicago funk/fusion supergroup Low Spark, as well as his signature solo show, "BEATBoX SAX."
