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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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  • Documentary
  • History
  • Music

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Sonny RollinsSonny RollinsSelf
  • Photo of Benny GolsonBenny GolsonSelf
  • Photo of Lou DonaldsonLou DonaldsonSelf
  • Photo of Jimmy HeathJimmy HeathSelf
  • Photo of Donald ByrdDonald ByrdSelf
  • Photo of Harold LandHarold LandSelf
  • Photo of Wynton MarsalisWynton MarsalisSelf
  • Photo of Arturo SandovalArturo SandovalSelf
  • Photo of Clifford SolomonClifford SolomonSelf
  • Photo of Herb GellerHerb GellerSelf

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