Brownie Speaks

The Life, Music & Legacy of Clifford Brown

Brownie Speaks — Plot

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
• August 26, 2014
• Runtime
• 87 min
• Genres
• Drama, Documentary, History, Music
• Director
• Don Glanden

Brownie Speaks — 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