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Clifford Brown: Impact and Influence

University of the Arts

Recipient

Grant Year 2008

Grant Amount $63,785

Status Completed

Updated May 30, 2023

The University of the Arts presented Clifford Brown: Impact and Influence, a concert series celebrating the music and life of Philadelphia jazz trumpeter and composer Clifford Brown. A collaboration with the Philadelphia Jazz Heritage Project, the series featured former Clifford Brown band members Benny Golson and Lou Donaldson and their bands, as well as Terence Blanchard performing contemporary jazz selections that showcased the continuing legacy, impact, and influence of Brown's music. Marcus Belgrave and the Lars Halle Jazz Orchestra performed pieces from Brown's historic repertoire and the world premiere of a newly commissioned work by jazz trombonist and arranger, John Fedchock.

Recipient

University of the Arts

Established in 1876, the University of the Arts is one of the nation's only universities dedicated solely to educating students in the visual and performing arts and design. The university offers a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs to nearly 1,900 students who connect, collaborate, and create across disciplines and traditional boundaries.

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