Artist page · 04/07/2026
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10 vinyl records including key releases like Study In Brown and Jazz Immortal with original pressings reaching premium prices.
Clifford Brown's legacy centers on his remarkable trumpet technique and melodic phrasing that deeply influenced jazz in the 1950s. His collaborations, notably with drummer Max Roach, helped define the sound of hard bop. Despite a career cut short by an accident at age 25, Brown's studio recordings and live performances remain vital references for jazz aficionados.
Vinyl collectors find a focused discography including studio albums and compilations showcasing his virtuosic playing. Prices for original issues like the 1955 EmArcy pressing of "Study In Brown" or the 1960 Pacific Jazz "Jazz Immortal" vary widely, reflecting strong demand for these milestones in jazz trumpet history.
Discography
Studio albums, EPs and notable live records, from newest to oldest. Drag the timeline to browse.
Lone Hill Jazz · 2007
EmArcy · 1984
Blue Note · 1984
Columbia · 1973
Pacific Jazz · 1960
EmArcy · 1957
Mercury · 1956
EmArcy · 1955
EmArcy · 1955
Blue Note · 1953Playlist
The tracks that sum up Clifford Brown's career.
The essentials
Our pick, validated by the editorial team.
One of Brown's most celebrated albums featuring a blend of bop and hard bop styles with 9 tracks including "Cherokee" and "Sandu."
A posthumous compilation featuring 8 tracks capturing Brown's influential style, with original US Pacific Jazz pressings highly collectible.
A key collaboration pairing Brown's trumpet with Max Roach's drumming, representing a cornerstone of jazz hard bop.
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Studio secrets, touring anecdotes and B-sides worth the whole album.
Clifford Brown's playing was lyrical, full of long melodic lines, always balancing risks with mastery.— Jazz critics
The 1955 Canadian pressing of "Study In Brown" on EmArcy label (cat no. MG 36037) is one of the original issues with a high collector interest and prices around 76.58 €.
"Jazz Immortal" was released in 1960 by Pacific Jazz with 8 tracks featuring compositions like "Tiny Capers" and "Joy Spring." It remains a sought-after LP with multiple pressings and a wide price range.
Clifford Brown's collaboration with drummer Max Roach produced several albums that shaped the direction of hard bop during the early to mid-1950s.
The 1984 Japanese limited edition mono LP "More Memorable Tracks" by Blue Note is prized among collectors and offers alternate takes showing Brown's versatility.
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Clifford Brown was an American jazz trumpeter known for bebop and hard bop styles in the 1950s.
Essential vinyl includes "Study In Brown," "Jazz Immortal," and collaborations with Max Roach.
Prices vary widely; for example, original 1955 pressing of "Study In Brown" can exceed 70 € while others like "Jazz Immortal" range from 8 € to over 30 €.
Collectors in France often seek original or reissue pressings of "Study In Brown" and "Jazz Immortal" for their sound quality and rarity.
Key labels include EmArcy, Pacific Jazz, Blue Note, and Jazz Images, each with unique editions and pressings.
Look for original catalogue numbers, country of release, mono vs stereo format, and label details such as EmArcy MG 36037 on "Study In Brown."
His lyrical and melodically rich trumpet style represents a key period of jazz development; his records showcase foundational bebop and hard bop sounds.
Parisian record shops specializing in jazz often stock Clifford Brown vinyl, especially reissues and select original pressings.
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