American Jazz trumpeter (1930-1956), founder of the influential Clifford Brown / Max Roach quintet that also included Sonny Rollins. His career was cut short at age 25 on June 26, 1956, when he was killed in a highway accident while traveling by car to a job in Chicago.
The organization sponsors an instrument loan program, scholarships, workshops and lessons. Includes a discography and rememberances of Brownie. www.brownradio.com/cbjf.htm
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