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Norman Brown: 'West Coast Coolin'

Published September 29, 2004 at 12:00 AM EDT

Norman Brown has been known as a top-notch smooth jazz guitarist. But in his new CD, West Coast Coolin', Brown unveils his singing voice. Hear NPR's Tavis Smiley and Brown.

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