Memorial Album
Clifford Brown · 1956
71 min · 18 tracks · bebop
A lush tapestry of bebop brilliance, showcasing intricate improvisations and emotive melodies from a jazz legend.
Memorial Album is an album by Clifford Brown, released in 1956. A lush tapestry of bebop brilliance, showcasing intricate improvisations and emotive melodies from a jazz legend. 'Memorial Album' is notable for its posthumous release, capturing Brown's extraordinary talent and solidifying his legacy within the jazz canon. The album has been praised for its artistic integrity and remains a critical touchstone for understanding the evolution of bebop, often referenced in discussions about the genre's key figures. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Memorial Album sound like?
A lush tapestry of bebop brilliance, showcasing intricate improvisations and emotive melodies from a jazz legend. Rooted in bebop.
What makes Memorial Album by Clifford Brown notable?
'Memorial Album' is notable for its posthumous release, capturing Brown's extraordinary talent and solidifying his legacy within the jazz canon. The album has been praised for its artistic integrity and remains a critical touchstone for understanding the evolution of bebop, often referenced in discussions about the genre's key figures. Released shortly after Clifford Brown's tragic death in 1956, 'Memorial Album' serves as a poignant tribute to his innovative contributions to jazz. At this time, Brown was recognized as a rising star in the bebop movement, having already made significant strides with his work alongside Max Roach and various influential recordings.
How many songs are on Memorial Album?
Memorial Album has 18 tracks, running approximately 71 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wail Bait (alternate take) 4:06
- 2 Wail Bait 4:01
- 3 Hymn of the Orient 4:07
- 4 Brownie Eyes 3:56
- 5 Cherokee (alternate take) 3:42
- 6 Cherokee Standout 3:27
- 7 Easy Living Standout 3:44
- 8 Minor Mood 4:35
- 9 Hymn of the Orient 4:05
- 10 Bellarosa 4:15
- 11 Carvin' the Rock (alternate take 1) 3:52
- 12 Carvin' the Rock 3:58
- 13 Cookin' (alternate take) 3:09
- 14 Cookin' 3:16
- 15 Brownie Speaks Standout 3:49
- 16 De- Dah 4:52
- 17 You Go to My Head 4:22
- 18 Carvin' the Rock (alternate take 2) 4:04
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