Brownie Speaks

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MOVIE
PG-13

Brownie Speaks

The Life, Music & Legacy of Clifford Brown

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.

Release Date

2014-08-26

Year

2014

Duration

1h 27m

Status

Released

Score

10.00

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Cast

Sonny Rollins

Sonny Rollins

Benny Golson

Benny Golson

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Lou Donaldson

Jimmy Heath

Jimmy Heath

Donald Byrd

Donald Byrd

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Harold Land

Wynton Marsalis

Wynton Marsalis

Arturo Sandoval

Arturo Sandoval

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Clifford Solomon

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Herb Geller