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Bruce Brown
Bruce Brown, originally from LA, arrived in New Zealand in 1998 to take up the position as Senior Vocal Jazz Tutor at the Conservatorium of Music, Massey University Wellington, where he established a programme in Vocal Jazz. He currently works as a Jazz Voice teacher at the New Zealand School of Music - Te Kōkī. Bruce also teaches History of Vocal Jazz and a Lyrics Writing Workshop at the Centre for Lifelong Learning, Victoria University of Wellington.
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Vocalist/Songwriter Bruce Brown Weaves Witty Narratives Over Soulful Jazz On 'Death Of Expertise'
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When Bruce Brown lived in Los Angeles, he enjoyed a whirlwind of what he calls “live furniture background gigs,” countless casuals, and hipper engagements, like singing and playing piano in the lobby of the L.A. Biltmore Hotel. While doing this, he decided to take a leap of faith and pursue his longtime dream of songwriting full time. His big fear was that he wouldn’t measure up to the greats he grew up inspired by—the Irving Berlins, the Cole Porters, the ...
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