Mid-Town Brandywine in Wilmington in New Castle County, Delaware — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Clifford Brown
b. October 30, 1930
— d. June 26, 1956 —
Wilmington native Clifford Brown was one of the greatest jazz trumpet players of all time. Known to his friends as "Brownie," he played jazz with such legends as Lionel Hampton, Art Blakey, and Max Roach. In 1954, Down Beat magazine named Brown "New Star of the Year." Tragically, Brown was killed in a car accident in 1956 at the age of 25. Wilmington's annual jazz festival is named in his honor.
"Clifford was a profound influence on my personal life. He showed me that it was possible to live a good, clean life and still be a good jazz musician."
Sonny Rollings
The Joy Spring, the fountain of pleasure is deep inside you whether you're diggin' it or not. Once you're aware of this spring you'll know that it's the greatest treasure you've got.
Music by Clifford Brown
Lyrics by Jon Hendricks
Erected 2011 by City of Wilmington, Delaware.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1954.
Location. 39° 44.888′ N, 75° 32.436′ W. Marker is in Wilmington, Delaware, in New Castle County. It is in Mid-Town Brandywine. Marker is at the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Clifford Brown (a few steps from this marker); Mayor James M. Baker Bridge (a few steps from this marker); Howard High School (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Votes for Women (approx. 0.2 miles away); Brandywine Pumping Station (approx. 0.2 miles away); Forgotten Heroes (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Starr House (approx. ¼ mile away); James H. Sills, Jr. (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wilmington.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 91 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 11, 2023, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
