FOR YOUR GRAMMY® CONSIDERATION
Norman Brown
"Ausar” - Best Jazz Performance
“It Hits Different" - Best Contemporary Instrumental Album
"Ausar” - Best Jazz Performance
Track Description:
The hypnotic “Ausar,” driven by the funky undercurrent of Lil' John Roberts’ (Quincy Jones, Stevie Wonder, Mary J. Blige, Musiq Soulchild, Prince) drum grooves which ride sublimely alongside Norman’s soulful guitar runs. An integral part of Norman’s artistry is this devotion to his faith and the principals of Maat, the ancient Egyptian concept of truth, balance, order, harmony, morality, and justice. He explains that “‘Ausar,’ is the first law of God which is God on earth, man's highest form spiritually.”
“It Hits Different" - Best Contemporary Instrumental Album
Album Description:
“It Hits Different”, is collection of eleven invigorating originals that transport you on a fantastic voyage and that seamlessly unite the best elements of Jazz, R&B, Pop, Blues, and beyond. Brown shares, “I've put a great amount of time, energy and focus into developing my gift of channeling a heavenly sound that strikes the spirit, moves emotions and makes you feel good.” His intent for his latest project was to ensure that the music connects with his fans (affectionately dubbed “Normantics”) and “hits different” from his previous recordings. “The music on this album expands my personality and artistic expression and it reveals additional elements of my character,” confides Norman.
Project Credits
& Social Links
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1. Anything
Written By: Wirlie Morris, James Champion, Norman Brown
(Nephew Wirlie Music/Sony Music Publishing/ASCAP,
Big James Publishing/Sony Music Publishing/ASCAP,
Norman Brown/Universal Music/BMI)
Guitar: Norman Brown
Keyboards, Drums, Bass Guitar: Wirlie Morris
Mix: Carrol "Palmo" Paryo
Produced By: Wirlie Morris for WirlWide Entertainment Inc.
2. To Forever
Written By: Wirlie Morris, James Champion, Norman Brown
(Nephew Wirlie Music/Sony Music Publishing/ASCAP,
Big James Publishing/Sony Music Publishing/ASCAP,
Norman Brown/Universal Music/BMI)
Guitar: Norman Brown
Keyboards, Drums, Bass Guitar: Wirlie Morris
Additional Guitar: Brinson Poythress III
Background Vocals: James Champion
Mix: David Rideau
Produced by Wirlie Morris for WirlWide Entertainment Inc.
3. Chicken Shack
Written By: Roberto Vally, Paul Brown, Mark Etheregde,
Norman Brown
(Carnevali Musing/ASAP, Yo Cats Music/BMI, 2ME Songs/BMI,
Norman Brown/Universal Music/BMI)
Guitar: Norman Brown
Bass, Drums, Percussion: Roberto Vally
Keys: Mark Etheridge
Horn Arrangement and Trumpet: Ron King
Saxophone: Greg Vail
Produced and Mixed By: Paul Brown at The Funky Joint
4. It Hits Different Featuring Wirlie Morris
Written By: Wirlie Morris, Traci Hale, Christian Chase Jones,
Norman Brown
(Nephew Wirlie Music/Sony Music Publishing/ASCAP,
Hale Yeah Music/Peer Music/SESAC, Chase Manhattan/SESAC,
Norman Brown/Universal Music/BMI)
Guitar: Norman Brown
Keyboards, Drums, Synth Bass: Wirlie Morris
Vocals: Wirlie Morris
Mix: David Rideau
Produced By: Wirlie Morris for WirlWide Entertainment Inc.
5. Strollin’ featuring Tom Schuman
Written By: Tom Schuman, Norman Brown)
(JazzBridgeMusic/BMI,
Norman Brown/Universal Music Group/BMI)
Guitar: Norman Brown
Keys and Drums: Tom Schuman
Bass: Roberto Vally
Percussion: Paul Brown
Produced and Mixed By: Paul Brown at The Funky Joint
6. Ausar
Written By: Phil Davis and Norman Brown
(Wash Harris Music/BMI,
Norman Brown/Universal Music Group/BMI)
Guitar: Norman Brown
Bass, Keyboard Programming SY77: Phil Davis
Drums: “Lil” John Roberts
Vocals: Joanna Davis
Produced By: Phil Davis
7. Wings of Love
Written By: Wirlie Morris, Traci Hale, Norman Brown
(Nephew Wirlie Music/Sony Music Publishing/ASCAP,
Hale Yeah Music/Peer Music/SESAC,
Norman Brown/Universal Music Group/BMI)
Guitar: Norman Brown
Keyboards, Synths, Drums: Wirlie Morris
Background Vocals: Wirlie Morris
Mix: David Rideau
Produced By: Wirlie Morris for WirlWide Entertainment Inc.
8. Cloud Chase
Written By: Shane Theriot, Paul Brown, Norman Brown
(Shane Theriot Music/ASCAP, Yo Cats Music/BMI,
Norman Brown/Universal Music Group/BMI)
Guitar: Norman Brown
Bass, Keys, Drums, Rhythm Guitar: Shane Theriot
Percussion: Paul Brown
Produced and Mixed By: Paul Brown at The Funky Joint
9. Can't Stop Tryin'
Written By: Shane Theriot, Paul Brown, Norman Brown
(Shane Theriot Music/ASCAP, Paul Brown/Yo Cats Music/BMI,
Norman Brown/Universal Music Group/BMI)
Guitar: Norman Brown
Bass, Keys, Drums, Rhythm Guitar: Shane Theriot
Horn Arrangement and Trumpet: Ron King
Saxophone: Greg Vail
Percussion: Lenny Castro
Produced and Mixed By: Paul Brown at The Funky Joint
10. Sundance
Written By: Shane Theriot, Paul Brown and Norman Brown
(Shane Theriot Music/ASCAP, Yo Cats Music BMI/
Norman Brown Universal Music Group/BMI)
Guitar: Norman Brown
Bass, Keys, Rhythm Guitar, Drums: Shane Theriot
Produced and Mixed By: Paul Brown at The Funky Joint
11. Casual Cool
Written By: Jeffrey L. Smith, Paul Brown, Norman Brown
(Bring It and Swing It/ASCAP, Yo Cats Music/BMI,
Norman Brown/Universal Music Group/BMI)
Guitar: Norman Brown
Keys, Bass, Rhythm Guitar, Drums: Jeffrey L. Smith
Percussion: Paul Brown
Produced and Mixed By: Paul Brown at The Funky Joint
Album Mastered By: Dave Darlington, Bass Hit
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Management:
Nelly Neben/Howie Hubberman
Axis Management
nelly@axismanagement.comBooking:
Fred Hansen
Reliant Talent Agency
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