Overview

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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Cast

Sonny Rollins

Benny Golson

Lou Donaldson

Jimmy Heath

Donald Byrd

Harold Land

Wynton Marsalis

Arturo Sandoval

Clifford Solomon

Herb Geller