Lawrence Brown (August 3, 1907 – September 5, 1988) was an American jazz trombonist from California best remembered for his work with the Duke Ellington orchestra.

His father was a preacher at the African Methodist Episcopal Church, where he often sang as a part of his sermons.

[2] His great technical command of the instrument, with its "creamy tone, neurotic vibrato and range" was featured with Ellington's band every year in compositions such as "Blue Cellophane" and "Golden Cress."

[2] After leaving Hodges, Brown took a position for five years with CBS as a session player.

His highly melodic ballad playing as well as his fast technical style inspired trombonists from Tommy Dorsey to Bill Harris.