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The incomparable trumpeterClifford Brown’s star was just starting to ascend when he recorded two sessions as a leader for Blue Note in 1953 — a co-led quintet date with alto saxophonistLou Donaldsonand a sextet date under his own name — that were later compiled on the 12" LPMemorial Album(BLP 1526) shortly after his tragic death in a car accident in 1956. Side 1 presents the sextet with alto saxophonistGigi Gryce, tenor saxophonistCharlie Rouse, pianistJohn Lewis, bassistPercy Heath, and drummerArt Blakeyon a blistering version of “Cherokee,” the stunning ballad performance of “Easy Living,” theQuincy Jonesbebop theme “Wail Bait,” and more. Side 2 finds theDonaldson-Brown Quintetwith Heath on bass,Elmo Hopeon piano, andPhilly Joe Joneson drums cooking through a set including Brown’s briskly paced original “Brownie Speaks,” Hope’s grooving “De-Dah,” and the resplendent ballad “You Go To My Head.”

TRACKLIST

1. Hymn Of The Orient
2. Easy Living
3. Minor Mood
4. Cherokee
5. Wail Bait
6. Brownie Speaks
7. De-Dah
8. Cookin'
9. You Go To My Head
10. Carving The Rock

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