WKCR announces a special broadcast celebrating the 93rd birthday of American trumpeter Clifford Brown, broadcast on FM and HD radio and online for 24 hours on Monday, October 30th, 2023. The broadcast will preempt all regularly-scheduled Monday shows.

Clifford Brown's music has left an indelible mark on the world of jazz, and his virtuosity on the trumpet is a continuous source of inspiration for musicians and listeners alike. Perhaps most known for his collaborations with drummer Max Roach with the Clifford Brown and Max Roach Quintet–a group that is often heralded as one of the greatest and most innovative in jazz history–their recordings, including "Study in Brown" and "Clifford Brown & Max Roach," set new standards for small group jazz.

Listening to even a few seconds of Clifford Brown, you immediately are made aware of his technical brilliance, exquisite phrasing, and deep emotional resonance. His all-too-brief but illustrious career showcased his remarkable talent, making him one of the most celebrated figures in the history of jazz. His timeless compositions such as "Joy Spring," "Daahoud," and "Sandu," continue to be cherished by all that embrace jazz. A master taken from us too soon, we can only imagine the sounds he would have created had he been able to continue to make music even a few more years. Nonetheless, he remains one of the pioneers of the trumpet, and has been solidified as one of the greatest to ever play this music.

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