"Chicago-based guitarist Andy Brown is a favorite among musicians and audiences alike. His YouTube video of an hour-long solo guitar performance is nearing a million hits and has a popularity that continues with a thousand views per day, something rare for a post from a mainstream jazz player. Andy is considered one of best younger player on the scene, but his attitude harkens back to an earlier time when listening and learning from jazz elders was a stronger focus than a jazz degree from music school. "