Jewel Brown

Jewel Brown (August 30, 1937 – June 25, 2024[1]) was an American jazz and blues singer. She performed alongside artists such as Dizzy Gillespie and Louis Armstrong.[2] Brown was inducted into the Blues Smithsonian Hall of Fame in 2007.[3]

Jewel Brown
Brown c. 2004
Background information
Born(1937-08-30)August 30, 1937
Houston, Texas, U.S.
DiedJune 25, 2024(2024-06-25) (aged 86)[1]
GenresJazz, blues
Occupation(s)Singer
Years activeLate 1940s–2024

In 2013, Brown was nominated for a Blues Music Award in the 'Koko Taylor Award (Traditional Blues Female)' category.[4]

On 26 June 2024, Brown's publicist announced her death from colon cancer at age 86.[5][6]

Early life and education

Brown was born in Houston and her family lived in Third Ward, Houston where she attended Blackshear Elementary School.[7]

Early singing career

Brown began singing at the Manhattan Club in Galveston. She sang alongside Elmore Nixon and Henry Hayes, and also performed at Club Ebony. She won a talent show at age 9 at the Masonic Temple, which was located in Fourth Ward, Houston.[2]

As a teenager, Brown continued performing in clubs around Houston and Galveston. She went on to join Louis Armstrong's band in the 1960s.[8]

Discography

As leader
  • Show Time (Fantasy, 1988)
  • Milton Hopkins & Jewel Brown (Dialtone, 2012)[9]
  • Rollercoaster Boogie (Dynaflow, 2014)

As guest

With Louis Armstrong

  • Best Live Concert 1: Jazz in Paris (Verve)

Videos
  • With Louis Armstrong: Louis Armstrong – Live in Australia (DVD) (Euroarts)

References
  1. ‘Keep a cool booty’: Family and friends remember Houston jazz and blues singer Jewel Brown
  2. Lindsey, Craig (June 8, 2022). "Houston's Jewel Brown, the 'Beyoncé of her time,' to be honored this weekend". Preview | Houston Arts & Entertainment Guide. Archived from the original on April 15, 2023. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  3. Sacksteder, John (March 13, 2023). "Jewel Brown – Thanks for Good Ole' Music and Memories | Album Review". Blues Blast Magazine. Archived from the original on April 15, 2023. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  4. "Blues Music Awards Nominees - 2013 - 34th Blues Music Awards". Blues.org. Archived from the original on May 27, 2019. Retrieved March 21, 2013.
  5. "Jewel Brown, Houston-native legendary jazz singer, dies at 86". KTRK-TV. June 26, 2024. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  6. "Jewel Brown, Houston-native legendary jazz singer, dies at 86". Abc13.com. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
  7. Kesbeh, Dina. "Jewel Brown". houstonhistorymagazine.org. Archived from the original on April 15, 2023. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  8. Dansby, Andrew (March 28, 2015). "Houston singer Jewel Brown revives her career at age 77". Houston Chronicle. Archived from the original on April 19, 2023. Retrieved April 19, 2023.
  9. "Milton Hopkins & Jewel Brown". AllMusic. Archived from the original on January 9, 2017. Retrieved March 21, 2013.
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