Jewel Brown

Jewel Brown (born August 30, 1937) is 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]

Jewel Brown
Brown c. 2004
Brown c. 2004
Background information
Born (1937-08-30) August 30, 1937
Houston, Texas, U.S.
GenresJazz, blues
Occupation(s)Singer
Years activeLate 1940s–present

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]

Discography

As leader

  • Show Time (Fantasy, 1988)
  • Milton Hopkins & Jewel Brown (Dialtone, 2012)[6]
  • 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

  1. Lindsey, Craig (June 8, 2022). "Houston's Jewel Brown, the 'Beyoncé of her time,' to be honored this weekend". Preview | Houston Arts & Entertainment Guide. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
  2. Sacksteder, John (2023-03-13). "Jewel Brown – Thanks for Good Ole' Music and Memories | Album Review". Blues Blast Magazine. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
  3. "Blues Music Awards Nominees - 2013 - 34th Blues Music Awards". Blues.org. Retrieved 2013-03-21.
  4. Kesbeh, Dina. "Jewel Brown". houstonhistorymagazine.org. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
  5. Dansby, Andrew (2015-03-28). "Houston singer Jewel Brown revives her career at age 77". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
  6. "Milton Hopkins & Jewel Brown". AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-03-21.
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