Memorial
Clifford Brown · 1956
40 min · 8 tracks · bebop
Elegant bebop melodies collide with virtuosic trumpet solos, creating a timeless jazz experience.
Memorial is an album by Clifford Brown, released in 1956. Elegant bebop melodies collide with virtuosic trumpet solos, creating a timeless jazz experience. This album is notable for its intricate compositions and improvisational brilliance, reflecting the peak of Brown's artistic output. Critics often regard it as a quintessential bebop record, influencing countless trumpeters and solidifying Brown's legacy within the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Memorial sound like?
Elegant bebop melodies collide with virtuosic trumpet solos, creating a timeless jazz experience. Rooted in bebop.
What makes Memorial by Clifford Brown notable?
This album is notable for its intricate compositions and improvisational brilliance, reflecting the peak of Brown's artistic output. Critics often regard it as a quintessential bebop record, influencing countless trumpeters and solidifying Brown's legacy within the genre. Released in 1956, 'Memorial' was Clifford Brown's final studio album before his tragic death later that year. At this point, he had already established himself as a significant force in the jazz world, following his influential work with Max Roach and various collaborations showcasing his unique sound.
How many songs are on Memorial?
Memorial has 8 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Philly J.J. Standout 5:09
- 2 Choose Now 4:52
- 3 Dial "B" for Beauty Standout 4:33
- 4 Theme of No Repeat 5:20
- 5 Stockholm Sweetnin' 5:25
- 6 'Scuse These Blues Standout 4:23
- 7 Falling in Love With Love 5:19
- 8 Lover Come Back to Me 5:18
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