Brownie Speaks

Brownie Speaks

The Life, Music & Legacy of Clifford Brown

10.0(1)
2014
1h 27m
15
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3.6(161)
DramaDocumentaryHistoryMusic

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Overview

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.

Director

Don Glanden

Production

Glanden Productions LLC

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Cast

Sonny Rollins

Sonny Rollins

Self

Benny Golson

Benny Golson

Self

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Lou Donaldson

Self

Jimmy Heath

Jimmy Heath

Self

Donald Byrd

Donald Byrd

Self

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Harold Land

Self

Wynton Marsalis

Wynton Marsalis

Self

Arturo Sandoval

Arturo Sandoval

Self

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Clifford Solomon

Self

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Herb Geller

Self

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