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Clifford Benjamin Brown [1] (October 30, 1930 – June 26, 1956) was an American jazz trumpeter, pianist and composer. He died at the age of 25 in a car crash, [2] leaving behind four years' worth of recordings. His compositions "Sandu", "Joy Spring", [3] and "Daahoud" [4] have become jazz standards. [5] .
Oct 30, 2023 · Clifford Brown was only 25 when he died in a car accident in 1956, yet the rich body of work he left behind sealed his reputation as one of the greatest trumpet players who ever lived. Quincy...
Clifford Brown (born October 30, 1930, Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.—died June 26, 1956, Pennsylvania) was an American jazz trumpeter noted for lyricism, clarity of sound, and grace of technique. He was a principal figure in the hard-bop idiom.
Feb 20, 2024 · The Clifford Brown “Memorial Album” captures the young trumpeter in his first date as band leader, shaping the roots of hard bop before he formed his influential group with Max Roach. By Max Cole. 20 Feb 2024. Clifford Brown was somewhat of an anomaly in jazz circles in the 1950s, and not just for his outstanding musical ability.
Jun 20, 2023 · Clifford Brown. Biography. Articles. News. Has Influenced. He was the most brilliant trumpet player of his generation, an original and memorable composer, a dynamic stage presence and one of the authentic legends of modern jazz. Clifford Brown was born October 30, 1930 in Wilmington, Delaware.
Jun 26, 2006 · 50 Years Later, Unmuted Awe for Clifford Brown. By Matt Schudel. June 25, 2006 at 8:00 p.m. EDT. There may be no sadder tale in modern music than that of Clifford Brown. All but forgotten...
Clifford Brown. Clifford Brown’s prodigious technique is always totally integrated with the content of his playing. His sound is buttery when it is supposed to be, in his role as nonpareil balladeer; hard and brilliant when he moves into overdrive on the up-tempo poppers. Rhythmically he danced; tonally he sang. By Ira Gitler
