Clifford Brown, interview.

Clifford Brown (1930 -- 1956), interviewed by Scanova? (Sorry, I'm not sure of his name. Is there anyone who knows his name? I used to listen to his program on the radio, around 1985)
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[@funkaholik]

The most articulate jazz musician I've ever heard speak. And so modest.

[@Drkprence]

+funkaholik You hear Charlie Parker interviews.. I think you would amend that.

[@caseinpoint5776]

Bird being interviewed by Paul Desmond. kzbin.info/www/bejne/imS6aXmclJmifMk

[@jeannetteduette6704]

Lee Morgan, Wynton Marsalis, Art Farmer, man.. you are very ignorant!

[@bill3837]

what kind of music do you like??

[@AfricanMusiq]

@@jeannetteduette6704 Lee Morgan evem testifies to this

[@njukey]

Thank you for posting this gem. I'd never heard Clifford's voice before.

[@saumitrachowdhuri3520]

David Njuki M

[@saumitrachowdhuri3520]

David Njuki

[@recalcitrist1]

Brownie was a beautiful, intelligent, _talented_ soul whose time with us was much too short.

[@JayAyers]

Wow, I never knew this existed. He is my favorite trumpeter ever! Hands down. I pattern my play from him. He basically just revealed everything that made him great in only 6 minutes.This is my goldmine. Thanks for sharing!

[@maywarmouth7770]

right i love this guyyy

[@rhollyday]

What made him great is many thousands of hours of practice, and a clear vision of what he wanted to accomplish in an era when it was possible.

[@Dominos-el7qr]

Maybe my first question to God ; why did you have to take this gentleman so early? Man, do I love him.

[@robertkraljii5048]

What a clear thinking musician. His clear mind is apparent when you listen to his stellar and unique playing. Brown is the proof that you don’t need drugs to blow, in fact, drugs get in the way more than they help anything. He’s the GOAT!

[@bill3837]

sex ,drugs and rock and roll. ??

[@hansleeuw2840]

@@bill3837 For 'rock and roll' probably, for sophisticated playing (even within rock and roll) not so much. I might feel I am the best trumpet player ever while drunk, and though decent, I certainly ain't, and while sober I won't feel it either, but I will feel where I'm at. Drugs can inspire some good 'way out' concepts though.

[@mortweiss3151]

Clifford was one of greatest musician's that ever lived! m

[@Ridgeback65]

Thanks for sharing this interview. That haunting last comment from Willis and hopeful reply from Brownie. SUCH a tragic loss. Oh what more we might have heard…..

[@msbcheet6041]

Outstanding piece of history. Hearing Mr. Brown's spoken voice is beyond priceless.

[@charleswinokoor6023]

This is perhaps the best and most concise interview of a famous jazz musician I’ve ever heard. Willis Conover was the consummate professional and knew his stuff. He asked questions about styles and technique without being overly technical. And he had a knack for putting his subjects at ease. Clifford Brown was smart and articulate, which makes it even more enjoyable and informative. I’ve sat through hour-long interviews with jazz musicians that were less insightful and engaging than these six and a half minutes.

[@bobbyrodriquez7796]

I love Brownie as much as I have ever loved any Jazz musician! He was wholesome and he was a clean machine! A humble spirit, one that is rarely seen accompanied by such greatness! He was loaded with the talent and potential to be the greatest Trumpet Player ever! Thanks for that precious time of hearing Brownie speak!

[@da11king]

What a golden interview!? Never heard his voice before! 👏🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🤓... Very smart, sweet, modest, humble at the same time. Very unfortunate that he didn't have a long career

[@wildabdat]

what a humble cat, brownie... thanks for uploading this amazing interview..

[@loveyouall66]

WHEN YOU ARE TRULY TALENTED, ONE DOES NOT NEED TO BRAG. HE WAS TRULY TALENTED.

[@checher.4532]

Legends never die! Brownie let an institution of works for us to study and learn from.., forever loved.

[@Cvarier-channel]

What a humble, inspiring genius. This is one of the best interviews of the bebop greats that I've heard.

[@SavoPaddy]

Gold, thanks for posting, like Lee Morgan, such a tragic loss at a young age

[@TR-yi8up]

I don’t know if I actually know a damned thing about Jazz, but Clifford is my personal fav. And I’m not surprised at how articulate he is and, and what a genuine pleasure he seems to be. Such a monumental loss to all music

[@ericschultz6539]

Well if Clifford is your favorite, then you DO know something about jazz!

[@ContempoBigBand]

Wow what a treat!!! Amazing musician and even greater human being.

[@1234pouvez]

This is absolute Gold. I never expected to hear an interview of this jazz great, that the world lost at such a young age. Very sadly his career did not go much further, as the interviewer wished, because of his untimely demise.

[@londonred8851]

Wow this brought tears to my ears. What a remarkable young man. Lovely to actually hear his voice and thoughts. Thanks whoever posted this

[@tooter1able]

Ironic: " Clifford, thanks very much for being with us" (Willis Conover)

[@jayholcey2678]

What a fantastic interview. I had the pleasure of interviewing Sonny Rollins back in 2006 and that was on the 50th anniversary of Clifford Brown's death. In my opinion had Brownie lived beyond his 25 years, I believe he would have been larger in phenomenon than Miles Davis.

[@da11king]

Maybe yes maybe not

[@frederickvondrasek5618]

...not sure if I completely agree, but I love Lester Bowie's quote relative to this: "If Clifford Brown had lived, I'd be working in the post office and Miles would be my manager"...

[@satishrobertson8771]

Miles would still be the larger phenomenon due to his visionary approach to music as a whole. Miles’s scope and influence goes far beyond the trumpet and far beyond genre.

[@brucescott4261]

@@satishrobertson8771 ...Brownie would have surpassed Miles, PERIOD!!!

[@brucescott4261]

@@da11king ...You know very little about Clifford Benjamin Brown, Sr.

[@Momma1241]

That's just heartbreaking at the end to hear them talk about his career going forward.

[@robertduis6730]

Six and half briljant minutes. Nespasis ...I do thank you very much. What a tragedy hearing his last words!

[@jamesf1525]

A piece of jazz history. Sincere thanks for posting this gem. Brownie Speaks!

[@jduff59]

Such a humble man, but such a great trumpeter who really influenced some fine players. Polite and very articulate, much like his music!

[@esquibelle]

Beautiful soul. So articulate so serious and dedicated. Too tragic to have lost Clifford "Brownie" Brown so very young.

[@rooxg]

Thank you for posting such a rare moment. Clifford seemed like an unbelievable man. Great personnality and a true musical genius. Devastating to imagine what he could have brought to music if he didnt go so young.

[@DaveFrank]

Spectacular! Beautiful soul, master player, man did we lose this guy early:(

[@Yoshinori76]

Dave Frank yeah hearing the interviewer say that he knows Clifford's career is gonna go far really hurt my soul. If only he could've stayed with us a bit longer

[@GrumpyStormtrooper]

he was in the jazz circles for just a few years but his impact is still heard today. he was a genius.

[@brothercaleb]

Gone too soon. Glad he left us that Joy Spring.

[@arnieus866]

Sometimes KZbin is just fantastic. I would never have heard this interview otherwise. There is no telling what directions Brownie would have taken if he would have lived through the next several decades.

[@maxcattani2376]

There are no words to describe what his music gives to my mind and heart! Unique!!

[@vennettegloud3128]

NESPASISI thank you for posting this. It is timeless. JAZZ... EMOTION? There is an ancient sense of being that jazz covers that is beyond emotion, it’s true freedom no one can control it or simulate it or 'untrend' it.. That's why it will not be widely promoted.

[@MikeBlitzMag]

His observations about the role of warmth in what was termed at the time modern jazz was right on the money. A technician with heart. We still are not worthy.

[@alvarorojas225]

thank you for uploading this great interview! I love Brownie, his music, his demeanor, he was such a talented artist!

[@anthonyhollis476]

The greatest ever to pick up a horn! Highly intelligent and warm individual. Gone too soon!

[@1234pouvez]

Listening to this interview to me is the same as going to a jazz seminar. I'm learning by listening to Mr. Brown.

[@ClarenceWardIII]

Great interview

[@dhlking1]

David I’m with you! I’ve been listening to his music for years and years and not once have I ever heard his voice!! I read all about his car accident and eventually him passing away from his injuries but he’s my favorite trumpet player. I also love Maynard Ferguson, Lee Morgan, Freddie Hubbard, Randy Becker and Chet Baker. I couldn’t imagine when Max Roach and Harold Land got word on Clifford’s accident.

[@jeffnapper3544]

What a gem! Clifford is my all time favorite trumpeter so hearing his thoughts in this interview is such a treat. I know there’s also a video of a live Clifford someone posted which is another gift for Brownie fans. I know Jazz and it’s direction would have been positively impacted if Clifford would have been with us longer.

[@wpdoyle]

Absolutely brilliant. So forthcoming and willing to discuss the process. Very refreshing. Sounds like he was the nice guy that everyone said he was.

[@wyndhleodumegwu253]

As eloquent and pious in speech as he has been on the trumpet, Clifford Brown has!

[@ChristophGremmer]

Lovely, thank you

[@samuelharps252]

None like "Brownie.." Gone too soon. Left a wealth of inspiring music...

[@tony3313]

Thanks for posting. A rare glimpse into the mind of a true Virtuoso.

[@Wacklewis]

“I hope I know your already brilliant career will go much much further” “I hope so” 😓 Just an absolutely devastating loss. Incredibly rare to get someone so gifted and yet so humble. Life really does seem so unfair at times

[@GrumpyStormtrooper]

4:13 makes me smile because i too practice at least 2 hours every single day, and i have schoolwork to do. maybe i'll be good one day.

[@dasglasperlenspiel10]

This is so wonderful! Thank you very much for posting this!!!!

[@juancpgo]

Two hours a day of practice. What a relief to hear that. I thought I had to practice 13 hours a day for 3-4 years, like Bird to get really good on an instrument. That's a time I don't think I can afford at my age.

[@ericschultz6539]

And 2 hours a day when one is 13 y.o. is much more productive than 2 hours when one is 40 years old…Unfortunately, that's just the way it works!

[@daveundconnie1]

As a long time amateur trumpet player, it's not really about how much you practice but how and what you practice. I guess that's true of most anything.

[@UTDwork]

@@ericschultz6539 Please Explain..

[@tweddelltrumpet]

Thank you for sharing this! Is this the entire interview or just a portion? If the entire interview exists please post it! The name of the interviewer is Willis Conover which indicates it was recorded for show that was called Voice of America.

[@NESPASISI]

This portion is all I have.

[@remi.bolduc]

Wow. Thanks for sharing. Beautiful interview

[@tooter1able]

THis is great. Thanks very much for posting.

[@dreadtodred]

one the greatest trumpet players to ever live!!

[@mxff2615]

#CliffordBrown was a one of a kind musician, a true Legend!🎼🔥🎶🎺

[@mikegray1946]

Yes, the interviewer is Willis Conover, host of Voice of America Jazz Hour.

[@donglanden821]

Wow! A great rare interview. Yes, the interviewer sounds like Willis Conover who did interviews for Voice of America. Perhaps you could indicate your original source for the recording? Thanks for posting this!!!

[@NESPASISI]

I found this in one of my dusty old cassette tapes.

[@u47tube]

NESPASISI Now you have me wondering about the source! The source tape would have to be reel to reel. Perhaps among Willis Conover's personal collection?

[@wbhrash]

Don Glanden At the end of the tape he says thanks Willis.

[@apsomar]

He was a fantastic trumpet player and a well educated man.I will always love him

[@dewgla]

That was great! Thank you!!!

[@brassmarsh]

GOAT (greatest of all time)

[@u47tube]

Thank you, thank, thank you! I'm inspired!

[@jenisereedus]

Love Clifford, chops and soul💖

[@petehammer4676]

60 years ago today. RIP Brownie.

[@chuckm4540]

What a tragic, tragic loss!

[@johndoe1765]

YOU CAN TELL THAT CLIFFORD BROWN WAS A VERY BEAUTIFUL CAT FIRST ,WHICH LATER POURED INTO HIS MUSIC.ABOUT THE DURATION OF HIS LIFE, WELL THERE IS A HINDU SAYING THAT I TEND TO FOLLOW ABOUT LIFE AND DEATH THAT GOES LIKE THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A LONG LIFE AND A SHORT LIFE -LIFE IS SIMPLY LIFE.IM GLAD THAT WHILE HE WAS HERE ,HE CREATED SOME POSITIVE MUSICAL GEMS. THANKS TO NESPASISI FOR THE INTERVIEW. PEACE.

[@57dogsbody]

This is SOLID GOLD.

[@dancelli714]

Sounds like Willis (Voice of America) Conover as the interviewer. Nice ti hear Cliffords opinions. TOWARD THE END OF THE INTERVIEW CLIFFORD CALLS THE INTERVIEWER 'WILLIS'.

[@marbleann]

OMG I always was a fan of his and I am of course aware how young he was when he died, but this is the first time I heard him talking. He sounds almost like a teenager. Not as a insult but it really brings home how young he was. Very sad. sounds like a young person who knew he had a big future ahead. respected enough to ask his opinion of jazz giants as if he was their peers in which he apparently was at such a young age.

[@MrTrackman100]

"I know your brilliant career will go much much further." Sad.

[@Jazz313]

Never say who is the best trumpet player. James Moody Clark Terry Freddie Hubbard Chuck Manangino Roy Harvgrove Wallace Rooney Terrance Blanchard Wyton Marrallis Clifford Brown short life and hidden gem!

[@jyoungswag]

Love this!

[@robertkraljii5048]

One of the many great things about Brownie is his articulation. Through very fast passes where most just slur he does something otherworldly.

[@michaeladdiego7786]

He says a key thing in practicing every day even if you you can’t put in the same time. Read the book Atomic Habits

[@vialvest]

Great Stuff!

[@thinkingevil]

So badass.

[@BuckMcAntlerson]

Lots of hyper enunciation going on here. That's the first time I've ever heard Clifford speak and I've been listening to him for almost 30 years. Great stuff.

[@paulcombs-bomuse6172]

The interviewer was Willis Conover, best known perhaps for his programs on Voice Of America in the 50s and 60s.

[@jaysteve8048]

The great one!

[@jimmyjazz78]

Amazing to hear!

[@coolaxe-dw4840]

I don't know who gave this interview a thumbs down; nonetheless, pray for them.

[@rjb1122]

Great

[@learningaresintenorrecorde8310]

It was Willis Conover, I think. Used to be on the Voice of America evening jazz programme.

[@SoulMarriage]

I believe the interviewer is Willis Conover-the distinct voice of The Voice of America broadcast for over 40 years!

[@piotrrodowicz5265]

Genious Willis Conover

[@andrewhall7930]

Clifford Brown, Eric Dolphy, Scott Lefaro... What did we lose?

[@haroun4165]

Add Booker Little to that list...

[@brucescott4261]

@@haroun4165 ...Sonny Berman, Charlie Christian, Fats Navarro, Lee Morgan, Joe Gordon, Freddie Webster, etc.

[@Dominos-el7qr]

Sonny Clark, Doug Watkins, Winton Kelly, Wes Montgomery, Chu Berry . . .

[@brucescott4261]

​@Dominos-el7qr ...Bix Beiderbecke, Bunny Berigan, Dinah Washington, Herschel Evans, Wardell Gray, Lester Young, Charlie Parker, Bob Gordon, Nat "King" Cole, Ernie Henry, Billie Holiday, Bud Powell, Richie Powell, Herschel Evans, John Coltrane, Eddie Costa, etc.

[@take5t0ky0j]

He is the Best Bop Trumpeter.

[@tvine1]

Willis Conover, interviewer.

[@williesordillo8621]

Willis Conover is the man conducting the interview.

[@katella12]

Interviewer is the late Willis conover of the voice of America

[@dancelli714]

Clifford at the end of the interview said Will. (Willis Conover)

[@alainjames9556]

Interviewer: Willis Conover - Voice of America

[@user-wr4xc9pc4y]

I'm fairly certain that the interviewer is Willis Conover.

[@mboyanicholsonjazz]

The interviewer is the announcer of "Voice of America", Willis Conover.

[@chrisdennehy9425]

BROWNIE LIVES!

[@learningaresintenorrecorde8310]

Willis Conover could be the name you are looking for. He was the jazz voice on Voice of America . I could be wrong but it sounds like him to me.

[@xzsdfvdfbv]

Thanks NESPASISI.

[@melissaw3506]

Willis Conover had a show at VOA called Jazz Hour/Music USA www.insidevoa.com/content/willis-conover-international-icon-137984968/177542.html

[@yurib7067]

He was a bright guy but he was tough as nails and carried a pistol in case any club owners tried to give him the shaft.

[@kleyton5472]

Top

[@bill3837]

he practiced ever day , he had his theory down

[@robertslagle7176]

The interviewer was Willis Conover.

[@richardsalvucci3472]

He was too polite to say that he didn't think much of Miles

[@Deuce1042]

Clifford was a much better and more versatile player than Miles was. So was Freddie Hubbard.

[@brucescott4261]

@@Deuce1042 ...Also, Brownie's protege, Lee Morgan.

[@kennextechnical8561]

Once an old timer told me Miles said "don't let him on the bandstand" referring to Clifford. I don't know how true that was but it seems possible. Still, Clifford was known for being humble. If you're familiar with the black community of Wilmington Delaware, where Clifford came from, you would better understand his humilty and middle class values. I've played trumpet for 30+ , Clifford has always been my mentor in my head lol

[@williemakeit2346]

@@Deuce1042 I can’t agree that Clifford was a more versatile trumpeter than Miles. Brownie didn’t live to play all the various styles of Jazz that Miles got to live thru and play. He was most definitely however, a superior player over Miles in regards to the style of the music at the time which both men played. Miles became his best self after Brownie’s passing.

[@brucescott4261]

​@williemakeit2346 ...A fifteen year old Lee Morgan cut Miles. "Lee Morgan was badder than me!" - Miles Davis

[@Victorjazz2]

100% Willis Conover