Released 70 years ago
Memorial Album
Clifford Brown · 1956
71 min · 18 tracks · jazz
A vibrant collection of bebop standards, showcasing virtuosic trumpet lines and intricate arrangements that define jazz creativity in the 1950s.
Top tracks — play these first
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Wail Bait — This track exemplifies Brown's lively trumpet style with rapid, flowing lines that blend seamlessly with the rhythm section, highlighting his improvisational prowess.
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Cherokee — Brown's interpretation of this jazz standard showcases his technical skill and ability to navigate complex chord changes with ease, demonstrating the bebop ethos.
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Easy Living — With its lush harmonies and emotive phrasing, this track allows Brown's lyrical trumpet playing to shine, capturing a more introspective side of his musical expression.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- intricate improvisations to savor
- reflective moments of beauty
- emotive melodies for deep listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer concise, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released shortly after Clifford Brown's tragic death in 1956, Memorial Album serves as a poignant tribute to his artistry. This album features previously unreleased tracks recorded during his brief career, solidifying his legacy as one of the leading figures in bebop jazz.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Max Roach· Art Blakey· Lee Morgan
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 3:27
- 7 Easy Living 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 3:49
- 16 De- Dah 4:52
- 17 You Go to My Head 4:22
- 18 Carvin' the Rock (alternate take 2) 4:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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