Clifford Brown, interview. 

The most articulate jazz musician I've ever heard speak. And so modest.

Brownie was a beautiful, intelligent, _talented_ soul whose time with us was much too short.

Clifford was one of greatest musician's that ever lived! m

Thank you for posting this gem. I'd never heard Clifford's voice before.

Wow, I never knew this existed. He is my favorite trumpeter ever! Hands down. I pattern my play from him. He basically just revealed everything that made him great in only 6 minutes.This is my goldmine. Thanks for sharing!

What a clear thinking musician. His clear mind is apparent when you listen to his stellar and unique playing. Brown is the proof that you don’t need drugs to blow, in fact, drugs get in the way more than they help anything. He’s the GOAT!

Legends never die! Brownie let an institution of works for us to study and learn from.., forever loved.

OMG I always was a fan of his and I am of course aware how young he was when he died, but this is the first time I heard him talking. He sounds almost like a teenager. Not as a insult but it really brings home how young he was. Very sad. sounds like a young person who knew he had a big future ahead. respected enough to ask his opinion of jazz giants as if he was their peers in which he apparently was at such a young age.

Outstanding piece of history. Hearing Mr. Brown's spoken voice is beyond priceless.

I love Brownie as much as I have ever loved any Jazz musician! He was wholesome and he was a clean machine! A humble spirit, one that is rarely seen accompanied by such greatness! He was loaded with the talent and potential to be the greatest Trumpet Player ever! Thanks for that precious time of hearing Brownie speak!

This is perhaps the best and most concise interview of a famous jazz musician I’ve ever heard. Willis Conover was the consummate professional and knew his stuff. He asked questions about styles and technique without being overly technical. And he had a knack for putting his subjects at ease. Clifford Brown was smart and articulate, which makes it even more enjoyable and informative. I’ve sat through hour-long interviews with jazz musicians that were less insightful and engaging than these six and a half minutes.

Thanks for sharing this interview. That haunting last comment from Willis and hopeful reply from Brownie. SUCH a tragic loss. Oh what more we might have heard…..

what a humble cat, brownie... thanks for uploading this amazing interview..

Gold, thanks for posting, like Lee Morgan, such a tragic loss at a young age

Wow what a treat!!! Amazing musician and even greater human being.

This is absolute Gold. I never expected to hear an interview of this jazz great, that the world lost at such a young age. Very sadly his career did not go much further, as the interviewer wished, because of his untimely demise.

Ironic: " Clifford, thanks very much for being with us" (Willis Conover)

That's just heartbreaking at the end to hear them talk about his career going forward.

What a humble, inspiring genius. This is one of the best interviews of the bebop greats that I've heard.

What a golden interview!? Never heard his voice before! 👏🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾🤓... Very smart, sweet, modest, humble at the same time. Very unfortunate that he didn't have a long career

Wow this brought tears to my ears. What a remarkable young man. Lovely to actually hear his voice and thoughts. Thanks whoever posted this

A piece of jazz history. Sincere thanks for posting this gem. Brownie Speaks!

What a fantastic interview. I had the pleasure of interviewing Sonny Rollins back in 2006 and that was on the 50th anniversary of Clifford Brown's death. In my opinion had Brownie lived beyond his 25 years, I believe he would have been larger in phenomenon than Miles Davis.

Such a humble man, but such a great trumpeter who really influenced some fine players. Polite and very articulate, much like his music!

I don’t know if I actually know a damned thing about Jazz, but Clifford is my personal fav. And I’m not surprised at how articulate he is and, and what a genuine pleasure he seems to be. Such a monumental loss to all music

Thank you for posting such a rare moment. Clifford seemed like an unbelievable man. Great personnality and a true musical genius. Devastating to imagine what he could have brought to music if he didnt go so young.

Sometimes RU-vid is just fantastic. I would never have heard this interview otherwise. There is no telling what directions Brownie would have taken if he would have lived through the next several decades.

Six and half briljant minutes. Nespasis ...I do thank you very much. What a tragedy hearing his last words!

The greatest ever to pick up a horn! Highly intelligent and warm individual. Gone too soon!

His observations about the role of warmth in what was termed at the time modern jazz was right on the money. A technician with heart. We still are not worthy.

Beautiful soul. So articulate so serious and dedicated. Too tragic to have lost Clifford "Brownie" Brown so very young.

Listening to this interview to me is the same as going to a jazz seminar. I'm learning by listening to Mr. Brown.

thank you for uploading this great interview! I love Brownie, his music, his demeanor, he was such a talented artist!

Spectacular! Beautiful soul, master player, man did we lose this guy early:(

As eloquent and pious in speech as he has been on the trumpet, Clifford Brown has!

4:13 makes me smile because i too practice at least 2 hours every single day, and i have schoolwork to do. maybe i'll be good one day.

Great interview

There are no words to describe what his music gives to my mind and heart! Unique!!

None like "Brownie.." Gone too soon. Left a wealth of inspiring music...

Absolutely brilliant. So forthcoming and willing to discuss the process. Very refreshing. Sounds like he was the nice guy that everyone said he was.

NESPASISI thank you for posting this. It is timeless. JAZZ... EMOTION? There is an ancient sense of being that jazz covers that is beyond emotion, it’s true freedom no one can control it or simulate it or 'untrend' it.. That's why it will not be widely promoted.

GOAT (greatest of all time)

60 years ago today. RIP Brownie.

#CliffordBrown was a one of a kind musician, a true Legend!🎼🔥🎶🎺

one the greatest trumpet players to ever live!!

Love Clifford, chops and soul💖

What a tragic, tragic loss!

This is so wonderful! Thank you very much for posting this!!!!

Wow. Thanks for sharing. Beautiful interview

David I’m with you! I’ve been listening to his music for years and years and not once have I ever heard his voice!! I read all about his car accident and eventually him passing away from his injuries but he’s my favorite trumpet player. I also love Maynard Ferguson, Lee Morgan, Freddie Hubbard, Randy Becker and Chet Baker. I couldn’t imagine when Max Roach and Harold Land got word on Clifford’s accident.

“I hope I know your already brilliant career will go much much further” “I hope so” 😓 Just an absolutely devastating loss. Incredibly rare to get someone so gifted and yet so humble. Life really does seem so unfair at times

THis is great. Thanks very much for posting.

What a gem! Clifford is my all time favorite trumpeter so hearing his thoughts in this interview is such a treat. I know there’s also a video of a live Clifford someone posted which is another gift for Brownie fans. I know Jazz and it’s direction would have been positively impacted if Clifford would have been with us longer.

This is SOLID GOLD.

He was a fantastic trumpet player and a well educated man.I will always love him

Thanks for posting. A rare glimpse into the mind of a true Virtuoso.

Thank you, thank, thank you! I'm inspired!

That was great! Thank you!!!

Lovely, thank you

So badass.

Yes, the interviewer is Willis Conover, host of Voice of America Jazz Hour.

Sounds like Willis (Voice of America) Conover as the interviewer. Nice ti hear Cliffords opinions. TOWARD THE END OF THE INTERVIEW CLIFFORD CALLS THE INTERVIEWER 'WILLIS'.

Great

Two hours a day of practice. What a relief to hear that. I thought I had to practice 13 hours a day for 3-4 years, like Bird to get really good on an instrument. That's a time I don't think I can afford at my age.

Love this!

"I know your brilliant career will go much much further." Sad.

YOU CAN TELL THAT CLIFFORD BROWN WAS A VERY BEAUTIFUL CAT FIRST ,WHICH LATER POURED INTO HIS MUSIC.ABOUT THE DURATION OF HIS LIFE, WELL THERE IS A HINDU SAYING THAT I TEND TO FOLLOW ABOUT LIFE AND DEATH THAT GOES LIKE THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A LONG LIFE AND A SHORT LIFE -LIFE IS SIMPLY LIFE.IM GLAD THAT WHILE HE WAS HERE ,HE CREATED SOME POSITIVE MUSICAL GEMS. THANKS TO NESPASISI FOR THE INTERVIEW. PEACE.

One of the many great things about Brownie is his articulation. Through very fast passes where most just slur he does something otherworldly.

Great Stuff!

He says a key thing in practicing every day even if you you can’t put in the same time. Read the book Atomic Habits

Genious Willis Conover

Amazing to hear!

Lots of hyper enunciation going on here. That's the first time I've ever heard Clifford speak and I've been listening to him for almost 30 years. Great stuff.

It was Willis Conover, I think. Used to be on the Voice of America evening jazz programme.

Never say who is the best trumpet player. James Moody Clark Terry Freddie Hubbard Chuck Manangino Roy Harvgrove Wallace Rooney Terrance Blanchard Wyton Marrallis Clifford Brown short life and hidden gem!

Thank you for sharing this! Is this the entire interview or just a portion? If the entire interview exists please post it! The name of the interviewer is Willis Conover which indicates it was recorded for show that was called Voice of America.

The great one!

The interviewer was Willis Conover, best known perhaps for his programs on Voice Of America in the 50s and 60s.

I don't know who gave this interview a thumbs down; nonetheless, pray for them.

I believe the interviewer is Willis Conover-the distinct voice of The Voice of America broadcast for over 40 years!

Interviewer is the late Willis conover of the voice of America

Wow! A great rare interview. Yes, the interviewer sounds like Willis Conover who did interviews for Voice of America. Perhaps you could indicate your original source for the recording? Thanks for posting this!!!

He is the Best Bop Trumpeter.

BROWNIE LIVES!

Willis Conover, interviewer.

Clifford at the end of the interview said Will. (Willis Conover)

Interviewer: Willis Conover - Voice of America

Willis Conover could be the name you are looking for. He was the jazz voice on Voice of America . I could be wrong but it sounds like him to me.

The interviewer is the announcer of "Voice of America", Willis Conover.

Clifford Brown, Eric Dolphy, Scott Lefaro... What did we lose?

Willis Conover is the man conducting the interview.

Thanks NESPASISI.

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he practiced ever day , he had his theory down

I'm fairly certain that the interviewer is Willis Conover.

100% Willis Conover

The interviewer was Willis Conover.

He was too polite to say that he didn't think much of Miles

theinterviewer is Willis Conover.

Willis Conover had a show at VOA called Jazz Hour/Music USA www.insidevoa.com/content/willis-conover-international-icon-137984968/177542.html