Brownie Speaks documentary screening and Q&A with director/producer Don Glanden

Thursday, June 12 at 8:00 pm

Tickets: $15 in advance; $20 at the door

To buy: Brownie Speaks

A native of Wilmington, Delaware, jazz trumpeter Clifford Brown made an outstanding and influential contribution to music. In an era when many musicians were emulating Charlie Parker’s drug abuse, Brown inspired others to achieve greatness while living a clean life. Ironically, he was killed in a car accident at the age of 25. This feature-length documentary presents a richly detailed account of Brown’s life, and examines his historical importance in the context of three criteria–innovation, influence, and individuality.

Features Interviews with Sonny Rollins, Benny Golson, Lou Donaldson, Jimmy Heath. Donald Byrd, Harold Land, Wynton Marsalis, Arturo Sandoval, Clifford Solomon, Herb Geller, Clora Bryant, Vance Wilson, and LaRue Brown Watson.

Director/Producer Dan Glanden is a pianist, composer and educator. Gladen will attend the Jazz Film Night and will host a Q&A session with the audience after the film.

Jazz Film Night is sponsored by Whalen Insurance.