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The Life, Music & Legacy of Clifford Brown

Brownie Speaks

A native of Wilmington, Delaware, jazz trumpeter Clifford Brown made an outstanding and influential contribution to music. In an era when many musicians were emulating Charlie Parker’s drug abuse, Brown inspired others to achieve greatness while living a clean life. Ironically, he was killed in a car accident at the age of 25. This feature-length documentary presents a richly detailed account of Brown’s life, and examines his historical importance in the context of three criteria–innovation, influence, and individuality.

Credits

Brownie Speaks Cast

Name Character
Dizzy Gillespie He was 96, 75 years old when he died
Sonny Rollins He was 83, now 93 years old
Wynton Marsalis He was 52, now 62 years old
Benny Golson He was 85, now 95 years old
Herb Geller He was 85, 85 years old when he died
Arturo Sandoval He was 64, now 74 years old

Brownie Speaks Crew

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The Life, Music & Legacy of Clifford Brown

  • Release day: Tuesday, August 26, 2014
  • Runtime: 87 minutes