A masterpiece of jazz trumpet that blends lyricism and technique.
Clifford Brown performs a collection of standards with strings, singing melodies with delicate tones on songs like "Yesterdays" and "Laura."
This is one of the jazz trumpeter Clifford Brown's masterpieces, characterized by its soft sound and string arrangements. He performs standards like "Yesterdays" and "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" with a clean, deep tone. The balance between the strings and rhythm section is superb, showcasing Brown's lyricism and improvisational talents. Considering his untimely death, the rich expression captured here is truly a testament to Brown's golden age.
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12 TRACKS:
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1)
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Yesterdays
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2)
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Laura
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3)
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What's New
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4)
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Blue Moon
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5)
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Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man
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6)
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Embraceable You
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7)
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Willow Weep For Me
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8)
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Memories Of You
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9)
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Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
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10)
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Portrait Of Jenny
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11)
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Where Or When
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12)
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Stardust
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Conductor [Strings] - Neal Hefti
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Drums - Max Roach
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Bass - George Morrow
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Trumpet - Clifford Brown
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Piano - Richie Powell
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Guitar - Barry Galbraith
