Brownie Speaks 2014

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.

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The cast

Sonny Rollins Self

Benny Golson Self

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Lou Donaldson Self

Jimmy Heath Self

Donald Byrd Self

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Harold Land Self

Wynton Marsalis Self

Arturo Sandoval Self

C

Clifford Solomon Self

H

Herb Geller Self

C

Clora Bryant Self

V

Vance Wilson Self

L

LaRue Brown Watson Self

Dizzy Gillespie Self

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