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Saturday, 17 September 2016

Jazz Greats: Clifford Brown

Clifford Brown (October 30, 1930 – June 26, 1956)


Clifford Brown was a Jazz Trumpeter whose career was cut short when he died in a car accident at aged 25 years old in 1956. His well regarded Jazz standards has influenced many and still continues to influence a new set of Artists. He his remembered for being one  of the best Trumpet players of all times. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Saturday: Brownie Speaks, Sandu, Oh lady be good, The Blues walk, Joy Spring and Daahoud


Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clifford_Brown
Background information
Also known as"Brownie"
BornOctober 30, 1930
Wilmington, Delaware, United States
DiedJune 26, 1956 (aged 25)
Bedford, Pennsylvania, United States
GenresJazz, bebop, hard bop
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
InstrumentsTrumpet
Years active1949-1956
Associated actsMax Roach, Harold Land,Lionel Hampton, Sonny Rollins

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