Study in Brown

by Clifford Brown & Max Roach

Study in Brown cover art

A seminal work of the hard bop era, 'Study in Brown' captures the celebrated Clifford Brown & Max Roach quintet at its peak, showcasing the intricate and energetic interplay between Brown's trumpet, Harold Land's tenor saxophone, and Roach's dynamic drumming. The album consists predominantly of original compositions, contributing enduring standards to the jazz canon such as Brown's own "Sandu" and Harold Land's "Lands End," alongside a famously virtuosic performance by Brown on the standard "Cherokee".

Genres

  • Hard Bop

Tracklist

  1. Cherokee
  2. Jacqui
  3. Swingin'
  4. Lands End
  5. George's Dilemma
  6. Sandu
  7. Gerkin For Perkin
  8. If I Love Again
  9. Take The "A" Train