Ben Brown

About Ben Brown

Ben Brown is a highly acclaimed drummer, percussionist, and producer known for his diverse musical output, encompassing jazz, hip-hop, and electronic music, with a notable inclination towards African and Latin American folk styles. A graduate of the Royal Academy of Music, he has toured globally with prominent international artists such as Alfa Mist, Mulatu Astatke, Ashley Henry, and Rebecca Ferguson. Brown is also the producer and composer for his own band, Waaju, which has released two internationally acclaimed albums, both recognized as "Essential Jazz Albums of the Year" across various European platforms. Waaju's music, championed by figures like Gilles Peterson and Jordan Rakei, is characterized by its psychedelic soundscapes, potent beats, and a unique approach to UK jazz. His playing has been praised for its "poetic delicate balance and bounce" and described as "on fire" by publications like Art of Jazz and Songlines Magazine.