Brownie Speaks (2014)
The Life, Music & Legacy of Clifford Brown
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.
Director: Don Glanden
Genre: Drama, Documentary, History, Music
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: August 26, 2014
Cast
- Sonny Rollins - Self
- Benny Golson - Self
- Lou Donaldson - Self
- Jimmy Heath - Self
- Donald Byrd - Self
- Harold Land - Self
- Wynton Marsalis - Self
- Arturo Sandoval - Self
- Clifford Solomon - Self
- Herb Geller - Self
Screenplay
Editing: Brad Glanden
Production: Glanden Productions LLC
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
trumpet player
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Brownie Speaks about?
- 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.
- Who directed Brownie Speaks?
- Brownie Speaks was directed by Don Glanden.
- Who stars in Brownie Speaks?
- Brownie Speaks stars Sonny Rollins, Benny Golson, Lou Donaldson, Jimmy Heath, Donald Byrd, Harold Land.
- How long is Brownie Speaks?
- Brownie Speaks has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is Brownie Speaks?
- Brownie Speaks is a Drama, Documentary, History, Music film.
- Where was Brownie Speaks produced?
- Brownie Speaks was produced in United States of America.