Nat Brown
Elk Grove, California, United States
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After submitting a pair of covers of the popular songs, "Reconsider Blues" and "Blueberry Hill" last August, Brown, a longtime vocalist and saxophonist, was recently informed that his rendition of "Blueberry Hill" had caught the eye of Grammy judges...
Brown was pleased to learn of his special recognition...
Brown, who has a strong following throughout the greater Sacramento area, ... will have (his) song evaluated for consideration as a potential Grammy winner in the category of "Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance." Within this category, Brown has been recognized along with such famous artist as B.B. King, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Gladys Knight, Thelma Houston, Chaka Khan and Jennifer Hudson...
"To be named among those existing artists like that is quite an accomplishment", Brown said. - Lance Armstrong
"When it comes to singing, he has a relaxed style which comes over well on the pair of George Jackson opener, 'Don't Make Me Late' and 'This is Your Night', where the sax breaks and orchestral accompaniment allow him to get a supper-club feel." - David Cole
"Alternating between his voice and his saxophone, what Brown does is always called smooth and his choice of songs are romantic." - Nan Mahon
"At a time when so many vocalists engage in what legendary record producer and Atlantic Records executive Jerry Wexler recently called 'oversouling', Brown imbues his sung melodies with a relaxed grace." - Jack Griffith
Discography
First Day in Love
1. First Day in Love
2. When I Fall in Love
3. Because of You
4. A Little Love
5. The Way We Were
6. The Same One
7. Just Because
8. Don't Give My Love Away
9. If I Lose Your Love
10. It's Just A Matter of Time
11. Let Me Love You
Intimate Moments this is your Night
1. Don't Make Me Late
2. This Is Your Night
3. One Thing Wrong
4. A Shoulder To Cry On
5. Don't Look Back
6. Extraordinary Love
7. Starting All Over
8. Killer Joe
9. You Belong To Me
10. Tu Amis Amor
11. Have I Told You Lately
I'll be Home for Christmas
1. Merry Christmas Baby
2. Christmas Song
3. New Years Eve
4. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
5. Silver Bells
6. Christmas Time is Here
7. I'll Be Home For Christmas
8. White Christmas
9. Winter Wonderland
10. Silent Night
Treasures of Love
1. Moonlight in Vermont
2. Unforgettable
3. Shadow of Your Smile
4. Misty
5. For the Love Of You
6. At Last
7. Fly Me to the Moon
8. Wonderful World
9. Georgia
10. Blues Thing
Family Album of Praise
1. I Wonder Do You
2. Open Your Eyes
3. The Love of God
4. Wonderful
5. The Last Mile of The Way
6. Amazing Grace
7. Oh Lord Is It
Smooth
1. Reconsider Blues
2. Blueberry Hill
3. The Letter
4. High Heel Sneakers
5. Ipanema
6. Unchained Melody
7. You Send Me
8. Your Cheating Heart
9. Stormy Monday Blues
10. Dock of the Bay
11. You're Gonna Miss My Lovin'
Somewhere In Time
1. Goodnight My Love
2. How Sweet It IT
3. A Rainy Night In Georgia
4. Lady Love
5. For Your Precious Love
6. Knock On Wood
7. Chances Are
8. He'll Break Your Heart
9. Please Come Home For Christmas
10. It's Saturday Night Before Christmas
11. Intermission Riff
12. Satin Doll
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Bio
Gathering together elements of R&B, soul and pop, Grammy nominated artist Nat Brown takes his cue from the likes of Sam Cooke, Lou Rawls and Jackie Wilson, his idols. But chances are he doesn't do it their way.
"I never learned to read music; I just couldn't do it," he said. "I hear a particular melody in my head and just go with it."
With the ubiquitous sunglasses, Brown often has been mistaken for Ray Charles or Stevie Wonder, but his blindness isn't a gimmick - just a fact of life.
"I played in nightclubs in East St. Louis. I worked with Ike and Tina (Turner); that was where all the musicians played in the early days."
Throughout his musical career, Brown also has shared the stage with Little Richard, The Coasters, Lou Rawls, Etta James and Jackie Wilson.
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