Bandleader Brown was a legendary jazz musician and composer who was born in Louisiana in 1912. He is best known for his work with the Les Hite Orchestra, which he led from 1934 to 1942. He was also a prolific songwriter, having written over 200 songs during his career. His most famous composition was 'Caldonia', which became a hit in 1945. Brown's influence on jazz music was immense, and he is remembered as one of the most influential figures in the genre.