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The Melodic Genius Of Clifford Brown at 92nd Street Y Jazz in July Festival at Kaufmann Concert Hall
Courtesy of Frank | Posted on May 30, 2019
Where
Kaufmann Concert Hall
92nd Street Y Jazz in July Festival
1395 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY
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When
Tue, July 23, 2019
7:30 pm
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Musicians
Tom Harrell
trumpetWarren Vache
cornetJoe Magnarelli
trumpetVeronica Swift
vocalsBill Charlap
pianoPeter Washington
bassKenny Washington
drumsAbout
Clifford Brown had one of the most beautiful trumpet sounds in jazz, an extraordinary gift for melodic invention, and playing filled with lyricism, warmth, and joy.
The jazz world was robbed when he was killed in a car crash at the age of 25 in 1956. We celebrate this jazz legend with three of today’s most revered trumpet masters—Tom Harrell, Warren Vaché, and Joe Magnarelli—each of whose artistry reflects Brown’s influence. Joined by the sensational young vocalist Veronica Swift, they’ll take on Clifford Brown originals (“Joy Spring,” “Daahoud” … ) and standards closely associated with him (“You’d Be So Nice to Come Home to,” “Lullaby of Birdland” … ) and more...