Brownman Ali
CEO @Browntasauras Records
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WORK HISTORY
CEO @Browntasauras Records
Brooklyn, NY, US
Initially formed in 2009 as a singular home to aclaimed trumpet player Brownman Ali\'s 8 various ensembles, the flagship release for the label was Brownman Electryc Trio\'s \"Juggernaut\", with several recordings that previously appeared on other labels being re-issued. In 2015 Brownman opened the doors to other ensembles which showcased his trumpet player, but for whom he was not a leader. All of the ensembles on the label - CRUZAO & BROWNMAN ELECTRYC TRIO in particular - have been the recipients of many awards & accolades, all receiving critical acclaim.The label is unique in that all artists receive 100% of all profits, with the label receiving exactly 0%. It is a true not-for-profit with Brownman\'s vision for the label to be a catalyst for the creation of new jazz art, and not a typical capital venture as has been the goal of most traditional record labels.Browntasauras Records has offices in Toronto, Ontario and Brooklyn, New York-Currently signed to the label- Brownman Electryc Trio (electric-jazz)- Brownman Akoustic Quartet (mainstream jazz)- Cruzao (latin-jazz)- Cruzao Grupo Monstruoso (latin-jazz)- Arecibo (latin-jazz)- Marron Matizado (salsa)- Gruvasylum (jazz-hip-hop)- Ali Bros (electric-jazz)- Nick Maclean Quartet (modern jazz)- Snaggle (electric-jazz)- Modus Factor (ambient-jazz)- Socialist Night School (big band)- Jason Wilson & Division One (jazz-reggae)- Robert Ball for more info
EDUCATION
University of Waterloo
B.Sc, Physics
Randy Brecker's House
Bachelor of Brecker, advanced jazz harmony
SKILLS
ABOUT BROWNMAN ALI
About BROWNMAN (by Andrew on the small Caribbean island of Trinidad, schooled in New York City under Grammy winner Randy Brecker’s watchful eye and now heralded as \"Canada’s preeminent jazz trumpeter\" by New York City’s Village Voice magazine, the ever dynamic Brownman tirelessly leads no less than 7 highly respected ensembles of his own. He is best known for his work as the featured soloist for GURU\'s JAZZMATAZZ, leader of Canada\'s premiere latin-jazz ensemble CRUZAO and for the electrified Miles Davis\' influenced BROWNMAN ELECTRYC TRIO (2007 National Jazz Award winner for \"Electric Jazz Group of the Year\"). Despite the demands of leading 7 groups he continues to be one of the most called upon trumpet players in the Canadian studio industry, his recording credits sitting at just over 300 records to date, making him one of the most recorded trumpet players residing in Canada.From 2006 to 2010, Brownman was the featured soloist with the legendary New York City jazz-hip-hop artist GURU (of Gangstarr fame) for his JAZZMATAZZ ensemble, now occupying the position formerly held by the luminous Donald Byrd. In December 2009 Brownman launched his own independent record label Browntasauras Records, with Brownman Electryc Trio\'s debut recording of Juggernaut as its flagship release, along with re-issues of his entire back-catalog from other groups he leads. Since returning to Canada from NYC, he has been on the cutting edge of modern music in the nation for the last decade, winning multiple awards nationally, achieving international recognition while touring the globe and is widely considered to be a vanguard for the evolution of jazz in Canada.Brownman also holds a degree in physics and a minor in philosophy & writes the brass column for Canadian Musician Magazine.Please visit for more info on this critically acclaimed artistInstrument Specialties- trumpet- flugelhorn- electric trumpet- composer- arranger- orchestrater- beat production (hip-hop)- Producer for hire (specializing in Jazz, Latin & Urban music production)
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