Since the release of his critically acclaimed 2002 album, Just Chillin' - w… Read Full Bio ↴Since the release of his critically acclaimed 2002 album, Just Chillin' - which won a Grammy® in the prestigious Best Pop Instrumental Category - this innovative and original guitarist has been front and center in the fast evolving fusion of pop, R&B and jazz that has captured the imagination of true music aficionados across the country and around the world.
Now, with the release of West Coast Coolin', Norman Brown consolidates his reputation as a premier recording and performing artist with a collection of ten tracks -- written and co-written by the artist - that take the sonic adventure of Just Chillin' into breathtaking new spheres. It's an innovation due in large part to Brown's exceptional skills as a distinctive urban vocalist, with the specially selected tracks of West Coast Coolin' providing the perfect vehicle for this dazzling new facet of his career. As a result, Norman Brown joins a very select list of versatile urban artists gifted as both instrumentalists and vocalists.
All which should come as no surprise to savvy music fans. Over the course of five landmark releases and a virtually constant itinerary of international touring, this gifted and gloriously versatile guitarist and vocalist has established himself as one of a handful of preeminent instrumentalists and composers in contemporary musical realms, setting a standard for virtuosity that has placed the Shreveport, La. native in a category of one.
It's a love affair with music that began at the tender age of eight, after the family had relocated to Kansas City. It was there that Brown first heard the mind-blowing brilliance of Jimi Hendrix and determined to make the guitar his life. The obligatory garage rock apprenticeship followed, but it was Brown's steelworker father who eventually introduced his son to the equally life-changing influence of Wes Montgomery and turned his talents toward jazz.
After graduating high school, Brown headed west to study at the renowned Musician's Institute in Los Angeles, eventually landing a teaching job at the school even as he put together his first jazz combo and began playing on the city's thriving club scene. Adding George Benson to his list of seminal influences, Brown had already garnered a small but fanatical following when he landed his first recording contract with Motown Records. Over the course of the next four years he released three critically acclaimed albums, Just Between Us (1992), the gold-selling After The Storm (1994) and Better Days Ahead (1996). The decade drew to a close with a new label, Warner Bros. Records, and one of his most accomplished and assured offerings, the above mentioned Celebration, which marked the beginning of his fruitful collaboration with ace producer Paul Brown.
Celebration was followed, two years later, by the Grammy winning Just Chillin', spotlighting an altogether more laid back sound and an A-list of supporting vocalists that included Michael McDonald, Chante Moore, Miki Howard and others.
Now, with the release of West Coast Coolin', Norman Brown consolidates his reputation as a premier recording and performing artist with a collection of ten tracks -- written and co-written by the artist - that take the sonic adventure of Just Chillin' into breathtaking new spheres. It's an innovation due in large part to Brown's exceptional skills as a distinctive urban vocalist, with the specially selected tracks of West Coast Coolin' providing the perfect vehicle for this dazzling new facet of his career. As a result, Norman Brown joins a very select list of versatile urban artists gifted as both instrumentalists and vocalists.
All which should come as no surprise to savvy music fans. Over the course of five landmark releases and a virtually constant itinerary of international touring, this gifted and gloriously versatile guitarist and vocalist has established himself as one of a handful of preeminent instrumentalists and composers in contemporary musical realms, setting a standard for virtuosity that has placed the Shreveport, La. native in a category of one.
It's a love affair with music that began at the tender age of eight, after the family had relocated to Kansas City. It was there that Brown first heard the mind-blowing brilliance of Jimi Hendrix and determined to make the guitar his life. The obligatory garage rock apprenticeship followed, but it was Brown's steelworker father who eventually introduced his son to the equally life-changing influence of Wes Montgomery and turned his talents toward jazz.
After graduating high school, Brown headed west to study at the renowned Musician's Institute in Los Angeles, eventually landing a teaching job at the school even as he put together his first jazz combo and began playing on the city's thriving club scene. Adding George Benson to his list of seminal influences, Brown had already garnered a small but fanatical following when he landed his first recording contract with Motown Records. Over the course of the next four years he released three critically acclaimed albums, Just Between Us (1992), the gold-selling After The Storm (1994) and Better Days Ahead (1996). The decade drew to a close with a new label, Warner Bros. Records, and one of his most accomplished and assured offerings, the above mentioned Celebration, which marked the beginning of his fruitful collaboration with ace producer Paul Brown.
Celebration was followed, two years later, by the Grammy winning Just Chillin', spotlighting an altogether more laid back sound and an A-list of supporting vocalists that included Michael McDonald, Chante Moore, Miki Howard and others.
West Coast Coolin'
Norman Brown Lyrics
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'Til My Baby Comes Home There's a whole lot of girls messin' around trying to…
After The Love Is Gone For a while, to love was all we could do We…
Angel I've never felt this way before It seems as though I've…
Any Love I speak to myself sometimes, and I say, "Oh my In…
Breaking Out no lyrics…
Celebrate Me Home Home for the holidays I believe I've missed each and every…
Celebration Get high, get high, get high, get high, get high Westside,…
For The Love Of You Hmm Huh Hoo hoo hey baby I'm looking for you Drifting…
Getting By waking up everyday trying to find a positive way to live her…
I Might Hey, how you doing, can I have a little time? Your…
I Need You I need you like the sun needs the moon I need…
I'm Pouring My Heart I'm pouring my heart out for you, girl Right here in…
It no lyrics…
Just Between Us Hitchcock Robyn Globe Of Frogs The Shapes Between Us Turn To…
Just Chillin aaaah…
Just My Imagination Each day through my window I watch her as she…
Let There's something I want to tell you There's something I thi…
Let's Wait Awhile There's something I want to tell you There's something I th…
Love I speak to myself sometimes, and I say, "Oh my In…
Love's Holiday Would you mind if I touch, If I kiss, if I…
Moonlight Tonight 3rd Storee Miscellaneous Tonight ====================== 3rd …
Never Again .have you eve rlooked around and opened up your heart and fo…
Night Drive Lei le bu yao jian wai Ba wo wa qi lai Tu…
One Last Goodbye Mhm Oh no, oh no, no Yeah, yeah And be grateful 'Cause they …
Out no lyrics…
Paradise And then she holds my hand, mm And then I understand.…
Rain Sometimes as soft as a myst of rain That gently touches…
Stay With Me Each day through my window I watch her as she…
Sweet Taste sweet taste of love…
That Like a moth to a flame Burned by the fire My love…
The Christmas Song Chestnuts roasting on an open fire Jack Frost nipping at yo…
Thinking About You How about you? Will you see this through? How about you? Wil…
Til My Baby Comes Home There's a whole lot of girls messin' around trying to…
Together at Last Together at last Together forever We're tying a knot They ne…
Too High Too high, too high But I ain't touched the sky Too high,…
What Mother, mother There's too many of you crying Brother, bro…
Won't You Stay Yeah... ummmm Ooooo Yeah... Yeah Oh-we-oh-we-yeah I just wa…
You Can Close Your Eyes Well the sun is surely sinking down But the moon is…
You Make Me Feel Brand New Uh, yeah, yeah My love I'll never find the words, my love T…
Your Body My body's callin' for you My body's callin' for you My body'…
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The Transformation Channel
This song deserves over a million views. I could just fly around the world listening to this beautiful song.
Jim Neely
One of my favorite guitarists ... so mellow with really fine runs.
Patricia Morning
Lay back relax let the Bubbles,Candles,Wine, Scented Water, take you there, This music playing in the background, feel the summer breeze coming thru, simply heaven! Let Norman take you away never mind the stresses of your day, week, or month! Just Relax n let the music surround you!💕❤💕
handyandyradio
Such great music!
I don't understand why smooth jazz is so under rated and unappreciated.
January Simes
İ agree best of the best
BigWill 9421
handyandyradio SO TRUE!!! THE MOST MELLOW CONCERTS/ FESTIVALS I'D RATHER ATTEND!!
RB5630
Smooth Jazz is unappreciated because most of the people now days are into alternative, pop, and cross over music. They like songs with pre recorded riffs from other longs, most of them don't even write their own stuff its a hook from other stuff with mixed beats.
Aladdin Smith
I'm with U 100% and then some more when its Norman's turn to help me unwind letting his fingers smooth me into the Groove.Smooth Jazz a matter of taste, positive thoughts,telling your enemy the Jazz saved their Ass.Hip hop,Rapping gangster type Tupoc RIP telling it my enemy ,Thumbs UP Appreciating good taste.
Michael Perry
I hope you listen to Marcus Miller. Make sure to check out "We Were There" Great stuff
Freddie McDonald Jr
It's one of them jams you listen to while riddin' down the interstate just as the sunset heading somewhere or no where. The moment has to be juuuuuuust right.