Quote of the Day
"Clifford Brown was in jazz circles considered to be probably the greatest trumpet player who ever lived."
— Herb Alpert
In Memoriam: Clifford Brown (October 30, 1930 - June 26,1956)
Today, October 30, marks the birthday of the late, great jazz trumpeter, Clifford Brown. Clifford, who met an untimely death in a car accident, inhabits a short list of jazz and musical giants. You can listen to his music, round the clock today, October 30, at WKCR, 89.9 on your FM dial in the New York City area or online at: WKCR.org. You can view the recording below of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers performing "I Remember Clifford"