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UIC Department of Performing Arts
College of Architecture and the Arts
EPASW Bldg. 1040 W. Harrison St. MC-255
Chicago, IL 60607
phone 312-996-2977 | fax 312-996-0954

Applied jazz saxophone
Phone: +1(312)996-2977
Email: aribrown@uic.edu

Popular tenor saxophonist/pianist, Ari Brown is an important member of the Chicago avant-garde jazz scene. He's part of Kahil EI'Zabar's Ritual Trio, plays in Elvin Jones' group with fellow Chicagoan Willie Pickens, and has performed with Anthony Braxton, Muhal Richard Abrams, Lou Rawls, B.B. King, Chuck Berry and the Art Ensemble of Chicago .

His technique and traditional jazz chops are excellent and highly expressive on both of his instruments. Chicago Reader critic Peter Margasak calls Brown "A terrific saxophonist with a deep understanding of both bop's complex rhythms and the wild expressionism of free jazz." Ari blends two traditions; the Chicago tough tenor and the AACM. He melds them into one voice. And no matter how far out he takes the music it still remains accessible and enjoyable.