Lawrence Brown

Lawrence Brown

Lawrence Brown (August 3, 1907 – September 5, 1988) was a jazz trombonist from California best remembered for his work with the Duke Ellington orchestra. He was a session musician throughout his career, and also recorded albums under his own name.

Birth and Death Data: Born Lawrence, Died September 5, 1988 (Los Angeles)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1928 - 1955

Roles Represented in DAHR: trombone, composer

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Recordings (Results 251-255 of 255 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Role
Decca	N 2994	10-in.	1/2/1945	Midriff	Duke Ellington Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	GB 6038	10-in.	7/13/1933	Hyde Park (Every tub)	Duke Ellington Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	GB 6039	10-in.	7/13/1933	Harlem speaks	Duke Ellington Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	GB 6040	10-in.	7/13/1933	Ain't misbehavin'	Duke Ellington Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone
Decca	GB 6041	10-in.	7/13/1933	Chicago	Duke Ellington Orchestra	instrumentalist, trombone

(Results 251-255 of 255 records)

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Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Brown, Lawrence," accessed December 11, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103191.

Brown, Lawrence. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 11, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/103191.

"Brown, Lawrence." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2025. Web. 11 December 2025.