Oscar Brown, Jr.
Oscar Brown, Jr. is a Broadway performer known for Buck White. Explore their Broadway credits, shows, and songs below.
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About
Oscar Brown, Jr. was a composer and vocalist originally from Chicago, Illinois. His work spanned both the Broadway stage and the recording studio, establishing him as a multifaceted figure in American music.
As a Broadway composer, Brown contributed to the musical Buck White, a production that stands among his verified stage credits.
Brown also maintained an active presence as a live performer. In 1965, he recorded a live album titled Mr. Oscar Brown Jr. Goes to Washington, captured at The Cellar Door in Washington, D.C. The album features Brown on vocals, accompanied by Floyd Morris on piano and arrangements, Phil Upchurch on guitar, Herbert Brown on double bass, and Curtis Boyd on drums.
The recording contains twelve tracks, the majority of which were composed by Brown himself. Among the selections are "One Life," "Beautiful Girl," "Maxine," "Maggie," "Living Double in a World of Trouble," "Glorious Tired Feeling," "Tower of Time," "Muffled Drums," "Brother, Where Are You," "Forty Acres and a Mule," "Call of the City," and "Summer in the City," the last of which Brown co-wrote with Curtis Norman.
Personal Details
- Born
- October 10, 1926
- Hometown
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Died
- May 29, 2005
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is Oscar Brown, Jr.?
- Oscar Brown, Jr. is a Broadway performer known for Buck White. Oscar Brown, Jr. was a composer and vocalist originally from Chicago, Illinois. His work spanned both the Broadway stage and the recording studio, establishing him as a multifaceted figure in American music. As a Broadway composer, Brown contributed to the musical Buck White, a production that stand...
- What shows has Oscar Brown, Jr. appeared in?
- Oscar Brown, Jr. has appeared in Buck White.
- What roles has Oscar Brown, Jr. played?
- Oscar Brown, Jr. has played roles as Director, Writer, Lyricist, Composer.
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