The Definitive Clifford Brown

The Definitive Clifford Brown

The Definitive Clifford Brown

ASIN: B00006IQON

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When Clifford Brown emerged in 1952, he brought a shining new voice to jazz trumpet, combining a clear, bell-like sound and brilliant articulation with a new flexibility of line. By the time of his tragic death at 25--in a car accident in 1956--Brown had reshaped the jazz trumpet legacy for succeeding generations, influencing players from Lee Morgan and Freddie Hubbard to Wynton Marsalis and Roy Hargrove. This compilation shows how and why. His soaring leads and subtle accompaniments were clearly appreciated by singers, and there are appearances here with Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughan, and Helen Merrill. That lyric bent is captured too in the gorgeous "Stardust," the rich, burnished brass of his horn cast against a lush backdrop of strings. But Brown's greatest moments come in the hard-bop quintets where you hear his special rhythmic invention matched with the giants of modern jazz drumming. "Wee Dot" is performed by a prototype of the Jazz Messengers, with Art Blakey and Horace Silver, while Brown is most frequently heard here in different versions of the quintet he lead with Max Roach. Brown's versions of his own "Joy Spring" and "Daahoud" are an essential part of modern jazz, while his creative exchange with tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins has rarely been equaled. --Stuart Broomer

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The Definitive Clifford Brown
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  • The Ultimate vs. The Definitive Clifford Brown
  • Best trumpeter! Best Compilation so far!
  • Simply The Greatest Trumpeter
 The Definitive Clifford Brown
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ASIN: B00006IQON
Release Date: 2002-09-24

Tracks:

  1. Easy Living
  2. Wee Dot
  3. Jordu
  4. I Get A Kick Out Of You
  5. Joy Spring
  6. Daahoud
  7. I've Got You Under My Skin
  8. He's My Guy
  9. Born To Be Blue
  10. Stardust
  11. Cherokee
  12. I'll Remember April
  13. The Scene Is Clean

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When Clifford Brown emerged in 1952, he brought a shining new voice to jazz trumpet, combining a clear, bell-like sound and brilliant articulation with a new flexibility of line. By the time of his tragic death at 25--in a car accident in 1956--Brown had reshaped the jazz trumpet legacy for succeeding generations, influencing players from Lee Morgan and Freddie Hubbard to Wynton Marsalis and Roy Hargrove. This compilation shows how and why. His soaring leads and subtle accompaniments were clearly appreciated by singers, and there are appearances here with Dinah Washington, Sarah Vaughan, and Helen Merrill. That lyric bent is captured too in the gorgeous "Stardust," the rich, burnished brass of his horn cast against a lush backdrop of strings. But Brown's greatest moments come in the hard-bop quintets where you hear his special rhythmic invention matched with the giants of modern jazz drumming. "Wee Dot" is performed by a prototype of the Jazz Messengers, with Art Blakey and Horace Silver, while Brown is most frequently heard here in different versions of the quintet he lead with Max Roach. Brown's versions of his own "Joy Spring" and "Daahoud" are an essential part of modern jazz, while his creative exchange with tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins has rarely been equaled. --Stuart Broomer

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The Ultimate vs. The Definitive Clifford Brown.......2005-05-11

Verve is the most shameless when it comes to issuing multiple anthologies by a single artist under titles such as "The Ultimate," "The Definitive," "The Best of." Since they have yet to release "The Best of the Best of," aside from purchasing all of the original albums a consumer has to make some tough choices (or assemble a personal favorite list compiled from downloaded mp3 files).

See my review of "The Ultimate Clifford Brown" for reasons to pick up that disc, compiled by trumpeter Nicholas Payton. There may be even more compelling reasons for selecting "The Definitive Clifford Brown." For one, it includes more tracks featuring the underrated Harold Land on tenor saxophone (a perfect complement to Clifford, practically "doubling" the sound of the trumpet). For another, it includes performances by Clifford of his two most famous compositions, "Joy Spring" and "Dahoud," as well as his spirited reading of "I'll Remember April." Unfortunately, the present album duplicates four of the tunes from the first collection and omits masterful Clifford solos such as those on "I Get a Kick Out of You," "Delilah," and "September Song" (an overlooked, muted-solo gem). And any collection that is truly "ultimate" or "definitive" would have to include his work on "Art Blakey Live at Birdland," not to mention his classic E flat blues riff, "Blues Walk," and his blazing solo on the Columbia recording of "Donna Lee."

Still, Clifford Brown may be the most non-controversial musician in the history of jazz, as admired for his lifestyle as his music and the favorite of most trumpet players I talk to. If you're new to him, "The Definitive" is probably the best place to start.

5 out of 5 stars Best trumpeter! Best Compilation so far!.......2004-12-29

Once upon a time, there was music. Of all Clifford Brown compilations this was is indeed the best. It highlites the superb moments of his musical career almost in chronological order. The last two songs are from the basin street recordings with Sonny Rollins by his side who was a member of this great band until it ended with the death of Brown. Clifford Browns amazing musical perception and his idealistic phrases on trumpet are original and technically unbelievable. Its true music if I ever heard it. I've studied just about every trumpeter out there, and Clifford Brown is the one I call the best student, and executer of the jazz music we put at the late bebop to mid hardbop period. A great moment indeed.

5 out of 5 stars Simply The Greatest Trumpeter.......2003-01-25

There's an old saying: "Whom the gods love, they take young." As soon as you hear the first few notes from Clifford's trumpet, you understand why the gods chose to snatch him away from us. For those just getting to know Clifford Brown, this compilation makes an excellent introduction. It contains a generous amount of material drawn from all the major works of his brief life, has good sound quality, and is reasonably priced. There's no need to go into a detailed analysis of the tracks--the music speaks for itself. Enjoy and be amazed.
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    ASIN: B00009YX6H
    Release Date: 2003-07-07

    Tracks:

    1. Bellarosa - Lou Donaldson Quintet-Quartet
    2. Carving the Rock [Take 3] - Lou Donaldson Quintet-Quartet
    3. Cookin' [Take 1] - Lou Donaldson Quintet-Quartet
    4. Brownie Speaks - Lou Donaldson Quintet-Quartet
    5. De-Dah - Lou Donaldson Quintet-Quartet
    6. You Go to My Head - Lou Donaldson Quintet-Quartet
    7. Capri [Take 3] - J.J. Johnson
    8. Lover Man - J.J. Johnson
    9. Turnpike - J.J. Johnson
    10. Sketch One - J.J. Johnson
    11. Get Happy - J.J. Johnson
    12. Wail Bait [Take 2] - Clifford Brown
    13. Hymn of the Orient - Clifford Brown
    14. Brownie Eyes - Clifford Brown
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      Manufacturer: Definitive Classics
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00009YX6I
      Release Date: 2003-07-07

      Tracks:

      1. Stockholm Sweetnin' - Clifford Brown, Art Farmer,
      2. 'Scuse These Blues - Clifford Brown, Art Farmer,
      3. Falling in Love With Love - Clifford Brown, Art Farmer,
      4. Lover, Come Back to Me - Clifford Brown, Art Farmer,
      5. Brown Skins - Gigi Gryce
      6. Deltitnu - Gigi Gryce
      7. Keeping Up With Jonesy - Gigi Gryce
      8. Conception - Clifford Brown, Gigi Gryce
      9. All the Things You Are - Clifford Brown, Gigi Gryce
      10. I Cover the Waterfront - Clifford Brown, Gigi Gryce
      11. Goofin' With Me - Clifford Brown, Gigi Gryce
      12. Philly J. J. [Tadd Dameron Prestige Session][*]
      13. Choose Now [Tadd Dameron Prestige Session][*]
      14. Dial "B" for Beauty [Tadd Dameron Prestige Session][*] - Tadd Dameron,
      15. Theme of No Repeat [Tadd Dameron Prestige Session][*]

      Tracks:

      1. Minority - Clifford Brown, Gigi Gryce
      2. Salute to the Band Box - Clifford Brown, Gigi Gryce
      3. Strictly Romantic - Clifford Brown, Gigi Gryce
      4. Baby - Clifford Brown, Gigi Gryce
      5. Quick Step - Gigi Gryce
      6. Bum's Rush - Gigi Gryce
      7. Chez Moi - Clifford Brown, Gigi Gryce
      8. Hello - Clifford Brown, Gigi Gryce
      9. All Weird - Clifford Brown, Gigi Gryce
      10. Blue and Brown - Clifford Brown
      11. I Can't Dream Can't I? - Clifford Brown
      12. Song Is You - Clifford Brown
      13. Come Rain or Come Shine - Clifford Brown
      14. It Might as Well Be Spring - Clifford Brown
      15. You're a Lucky Guy - Clifford Brown
      16. No Start, No End [Rehearsal][*] - Clifford Brown, Gigi Gryce

      Album Description

      Recorded in the summer and fall of 1953. Personnel: Art Farmer, Quincy Jones, Jimmy Cleveland, Gigi Gryce, Anthony Ortega, Pierre Michelot, Philly Joe Jones, Lars Gullin, Arne Dómnerus, Beng Hallberg. 24-Bit Digital Remastering. Meticulous Audio Restoration. Bonus Tracks.
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        Clifford Brown
        Manufacturer: Definitive Spain
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B0001JXQ8S
        Release Date: 2004-03-16

        Tracks:

        1. Stockholm Sweetnin' - Clifford Brown, Art Farmer,
        2. 'Scuse These Blues - Clifford Brown, Art Farmer,
        3. Falling in Love With Love - Clifford Brown, Art Farmer,
        4. Lover, Come Back to Me - Clifford Brown, Art Farmer,
        5. Brown Skins - Gigi Gryce
        6. Deltitnu - Gigi Gryce
        7. Keeping Up With Jonesy - Gigi Gryce
        8. Conception - Clifford Brown, Gigi Gryce
        9. All the Things You Are - Clifford Brown, Gigi Gryce
        10. I Cover the Waterfront - Clifford Brown, Gigi Gryce
        11. Goofin' With Me - Clifford Brown, Gigi Gryce
        12. Philly J. J. [Tadd Dameron Prestige Session][*]
        13. Choose Now [Tadd Dameron Prestige Session][*]
        14. Dial "B" for Beauty [Tadd Dameron Prestige Session][*] - Tadd Dameron,
        15. Theme of No Repeat [Tadd Dameron Prestige Session][*]

        Tracks:

        1. Minority - Clifford Brown, Gigi Gryce
        2. Salute to the Band Box - Clifford Brown, Gigi Gryce
        3. Strictly Romantic - Clifford Brown, Gigi Gryce
        4. Baby - Clifford Brown, Gigi Gryce
        5. Quick Step - Gigi Gryce
        6. Bum's Rush - Gigi Gryce
        7. Chez Moi - Clifford Brown, Gigi Gryce
        8. Hello - Clifford Brown, Gigi Gryce
        9. All Weird - Clifford Brown, Gigi Gryce
        10. Blue and Brown - Clifford Brown
        11. I Can't Dream Can't I? - Clifford Brown
        12. Song Is You - Clifford Brown
        13. Come Rain or Come Shine - Clifford Brown
        14. It Might as Well Be Spring - Clifford Brown
        15. You're a Lucky Guy - Clifford Brown
        16. No Start, No End [Rehearsal][*] - Clifford Brown, Gigi Gryce
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          Manufacturer: Definitive Spain
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B0000UX5RU
          Release Date: 2003-11-25

          Tracks:

          1. Bellarosa - Lou Donaldson Quintet-Quartet
          2. Carving the Rock [Take 3] - Lou Donaldson Quintet-Quartet
          3. Cookin' [Take 1] - Lou Donaldson Quintet-Quartet
          4. Brownie Speaks - Lou Donaldson Quintet-Quartet
          5. De-Dah - Lou Donaldson Quintet-Quartet
          6. You Go to My Head - Lou Donaldson Quintet-Quartet
          7. Capri [Take 3] - J.J. Johnson
          8. Lover Man - J.J. Johnson
          9. Turnpike - J.J. Johnson
          10. Sketch One - J.J. Johnson
          11. Get Happy - J.J. Johnson
          12. Wail Bait [Take 2] - Clifford Brown
          13. Hymn of the Orient - Clifford Brown
          14. Brownie Eyes - Clifford Brown
          15. Cherokee [Take 1] - Clifford Brown
          16. Easy Living - Clifford Brown
          17. Minor Mood - Clifford Brown

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