Dwight Trible, Remembering Oscar Brown Jr. w/ Maggie Brown

Giving Thanks Past and Present

If you've ever heard Oscar Brown Jr., you must be aware of his genius. He is a celebrated singer, songwriter, playwright, poet, civil rights activist and actor— famous for such songs as All Blues, Dat Dere, The Snake and Watermelon Man to name a few.

Dwight Trible, a Southern California Jazz Legend, is one the many musicians who loved Oscar—Dwight, a sublime singer and stylist in his own right, has crafted a heartfelt tribute to the singularly indelible artistry of Oscar Brown Jr. 

Maggie Brown (Oscar's daughter) is an accomplished singer, songwriter, producer and educator. Chicago Tribune’s Howard Reich says, “Maggie embodies a powerful and passionate performance. She is one of the most fiercely committed artists in Chicago.”

Oscar Brown Jr. was seen as the forerunner to socially-conscious performers like Gil Scott Heron. The Los Angeles Times described Oscar’s work as “a mosaic of poetic musical images.” 

Dwight and company have chosen to present a mix of these musical images. They are really excited about putting a new twist on these rare gems and invite you to come along on this magical excursion!

*This concert is the first in a series sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts entitled, “Concerts and Conversations with Southern California Jazz Legends.”  Support is also provided by the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs. Additional concerts in this series will feature: Hubert Laws,  The Clayton Brothers with Ernie Andrews,  Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band and The Alan Pasqua Trio.