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Brownie Speaks

Brownie Speaks

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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.

Date: 08/26/2014
Rating: 10.0
Cast: Sonny Rollins, Benny Golson, Lou Donaldson, Jimmy Heath, Donald Byrd, Harold Land, Wynton Marsalis, Arturo Sandoval, Clifford Solomon, Herb Geller, Clora Bryant, Vance Wilson, LaRue Brown Watson, Dizzy Gillespie, Clifford Brown, Jr.

Sonny Rollins as Self in Brownie Speaks Sonny Rollins

Benny Golson as Self in Brownie Speaks Benny Golson

Lou Donaldson

Jimmy Heath as Self in Brownie Speaks Jimmy Heath

Donald Byrd

Harold Land

Wynton Marsalis as Self in Brownie Speaks Wynton Marsalis

Arturo Sandoval as Self in Brownie Speaks Arturo Sandoval

Clifford Solomon

Herb Geller

Clora Bryant

Vance Wilson

LaRue Brown Watson

Dizzy Gillespie as Self in Brownie Speaks Dizzy Gillespie

Clifford Brown, Jr.

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