Clifford Brown – The Beginning And The End
Trumpet – Clifford Brown
Alto Saxophone – Vance Wilson (A1, A2)
Bass – Ace Tisone (A3 to B2), James Johnson (A1, A2)
Drums – Ellis Tollin (A3 to B2), Osie Johnson (A1, A2)
Ensemble – Chris Powell And His Blue Flames (A1, A2)
Guitar – Eddie Lambert (A1, A2)
Piano – Duke Wells (A1, A2), Sam Dockery (A3 to B2)
Tenor Saxophone – Billy Root (A3 to B2), Vance Wilson (A1, A2), Ziggy Vines (A3 to B2)
Vocals, Percussion – Chris Powell (A1, A2)
Written by C. Powell (A1, A2), R. Carpenter (A3), J. Gillespie (B1), F. Paparelli (B1), C. Parker (B2)
1 LPa, Standard sleeve
Original analog Master tape : YES
Heavy Press : 180g
Record color : Black
Speed : 33RPM
Size : 12”
Stereo
Studio
Record Press : unspecified (US)
Label : Columbia
Original Label : Columbia
Recorded in Chicago on March 21, 1952 (A1-2) and in Philadelphia on June 25, 1956 (A3 to B2)
Re-mixed by Art Kendy
Produced by Don Schlitten
Executive-Producer - Bruce Lundvall
Originally released in 1973
Tracks:
Side A:
- I Come From Jamaica
- Ida Red
- Walkin'
Side B:
- Night In Tunisia
- Donna Lee
Reviews :
« The Beginning and the End has some incredible music. Trumpeter Clifford Brown is heard at the beginning of his tragically brief career, taking solos on a pair of R&B sides by Chris Powell's Blue Flames. The remainder of the package features Brown on the last night of his life, just a few hours before his death in a car accident. Performing in his hometown of Philadelphia before a loving crowd, the 25-year-old is heard playing at his absolute peak. He performs "Walkin" with a local sextet that includes Billy Root on tenor and pianist Sam Dockery (a future member of Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers), "A Night in Tunisia" with a quintet, and concludes both his night and his career with a quartet rendition of "Donna Lee" that is simply brilliant. Brown's death was one of the great tragedies in jazz history and his "goodbyes" to the audience are ironic and, in retrospect, quite sad; don't listen to them twice. But Clifford Brown's playing on this date is so memorable that the LP is essential for all jazz collections." AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow
Ratings :
AllMusic : 5 / 5 , Discogs : 4.33 / 5