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Hi, I'm Daniel A. Brown, a passionate writer, editor, and musician based in London. I've had the privilege to contribute to a variety of publications, where I share my insights and reviews primarily in the jazz music scene. Alongside my writing, I've cultivated my love of music as a bassist, having toured extensively and featured in numerous recordings. I also bring experience in community work and project development, supporting peers and lived experience communities to foster connection and self-determination. Combining creativity with strong communication and administration skills, I strive to deliver engaging content and meaningful projects.…Hi, I'm Daniel A. Brown, a passionate writer, editor, and musician based in London. I've had the privilege to contribute to a variety of publications, where I share my insights and reviews primarily in the jazz music scene. Alongside my writing, I've cultivated my love of music as a bassist, having toured extensively and featured in numerous recordings. I also bring experience in community work and project development, supporting peers and lived experience communities to foster connection and self-determination. Combining creativity with strong communication and administration skills, I strive to deliver engaging content and meaningful projects.

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Hi, I'm Daniel A. Brown, a passionate writer, editor, and musician based in London. I've had the privilege to contribute to a variety of publications, where I share my insights and reviews primarily in the jazz music scene. Alongside my writing, I've cultivated my love of music as a bassist, having toured extensively and featured in numerous recordings. I also bring experience in community work and project development, supporting peers and lived experience communities to foster connection and self-determination. Combining creativity with strong communication and administration skills, I strive to deliver engaging content and meaningful projects.…Hi, I'm Daniel A. Brown, a passionate writer, editor, and musician based in London. I've had the privilege to contribute to a variety of publications, where I share my insights and reviews primarily in the jazz music scene. Alongside my writing, I've cultivated my love of music as a bassist, having toured extensively and featured in numerous recordings. I also bring experience in community work and project development, supporting peers and lived experience communities to foster connection and self-determination. Combining creativity with strong communication and administration skills, I strive to deliver engaging content and meaningful projects.

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Hi, I’m Daniel A. Brown, a passionate writer, editor, and musician based in London. I’ve had the privilege to contribute to a variety of publications, where I share my insights and reviews primarily in the jazz music scene. Alongside my writing, I’ve cultivated my love of music as a bassist, having toured extensively and featured in numerous recordings.

I also bring experience in community work and project development, supporting peers and lived experience communities to foster connection and self-determination. Combining creativity with strong communication and administration skills, I strive to deliver engaging content and meaningful projects.

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Work Experience

Lived Experience Development Worker; Community of Excellence at North London Foundation Trust

September 1, 2024 - Present

Facilitated information sharing to promote choice and connection within lived experience communities. Duties included maintaining and developing the project's network and database, contributing in working group meetings to raise awareness and increase membership, providing updates and assisting in delivery of project outputs such as podcasts and peer support stories, and creating and facilitating creative workshops, meetings, and events.

Administrative Assistant; The Recovery College of Camden and Islington at North London Foundation Trust

November 30, 2024 - July 18, 2025

Worked closely with administration and tutors in an NHS Recovery College delivering wellbeing courses. Responsibilities included collating and uploading student feedback, updating contacts, creating operational documents and promotional materials, enrolling students, assisting in delivery and coordination of a 10-year anniversary celebration including event planning, supplier coordination, and event facilitation, managing online feedback forms, and general office administration duties.

Monthly Columnist and Contributing Writer at The New York City Jazz Record

July 1, 2024 - Present

Created original reviews of new international jazz albums and events for the monthly column "Globe Unity." Contributed exclusive interviews with iconic and emerging jazz musicians and various album reviews for an award-winning monthly publication distributed in New York City.

Contributing Writer at NPR (National Public Radio)

June 30, 2023 - July 18, 2025

Produced original music reviews and content focusing on free jazz and contemporary underground artists for NPR's now-defunct #NowPlaying column. Content remains featured on NPR's website and music pages.

Contributing Writer at WJCT • Jacksonville Music Experience

April 30, 2025 - July 18, 2025

Created content chronicling the local music scene, including artist profiles and reviews, for a local public radio station and NPR-connected site in Jacksonville, Florida.

Contributing Writer and Copy Editor at Void Magazine

September 30, 2021 - July 18, 2025

Created original cultural-specific content like album reviews and artist profiles. Contributed to themed issues and provided copyediting and proofreading for the magazine before printing.

Arts and Entertainment Editor at Folio Weekly

July 31, 2012 - July 18, 2025

Managed freelance writers, including editing and proofreading their work. Produced original content such as film reviews and artist interviews focusing on the local visual art scene. Also made live weekly TV appearances discussing upcoming events. Nominated and awarded by the Association of Alternative Newsmedia for this role. Managed content publication via CMS and social media dissemination.

Arts and Entertainment Editor at Folio Weekly

July 31, 2017 - July 18, 2025