Brownie Speaks

Brownie Speaks

87 mins | Drama, Documentary, History, Music | Aug. 26, 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.

Brownie Speaks

87 mins | Drama, Documentary, History, Music | Aug. 26, 2014

Brownie Speaks
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.
Producers Glanden Productions LLC
Original title Brownie Speaks
Directors Don Glanden
Writers Don Glanden, Brad Glanden

Cast

Sonny Rollins

as Self

Benny Golson

as Self

Lou Donaldson

as Self

Jimmy Heath

as Self

Donald Byrd

as Self

Harold Land

as Self

Wynton Marsalis

as Self

Arturo Sandoval

as Self

Herb Geller

as Self

Clora Bryant

as Self

Vance Wilson

as Self

Dizzy Gillespie

as Self